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Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI
Hackers breached water utility systems in multiple states, prompting warnings from federal officials and local operators.
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Center Left · NBC News Politics
FBI warns of cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states
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Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI
Center Right · Washington Examiner
Water supply cyberattacks spread as Michigan follows Minnesota in reporting hacks
Center · Bloomberg Politics
Michigan Reports Hacks on Water Systems Amid FBI Probe
Far Right · One America News Network
Mich. says water systems targeted in cyberattacks, FBI receives reports from multiple states
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NBC News PoliticsCenter Left
FBI warns of cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states
The FBI issued a warning about cyberattacks on municipal water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 water systems have been attacked and a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that the attack bears all the hallmarks of Iranian- backed hackers. Today President Trump dismissed the idea that Iran is responsible.
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Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI
Hackers breached water utility systems in multiple states, prompting warnings from federal officials and local operators.
Bloomberg PoliticsCenter
Michigan Reports Hacks on Water Systems Amid FBI Probe
Michigan joined Minnesota in announcing cyberattacks on its state water supply, saying nine systems were the target of attacks that intelligence officials have blamed on Iran.
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Washington ExaminerCenter Right
Water supply cyberattacks spread as Michigan follows Minnesota in reporting hacks
Michigan officials on Saturday reported cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems, as investigators look into whether Iran is linked to a spate of similar hacks on states across the country. The FBI is investigating after Michigan received a federal cyber alert Tuesday about attempts to tamper with the water systems’ operational technology. The […]
One America News NetworkFar Right
Mich. says water systems targeted in cyberattacks, FBI receives reports from multiple states
Michigan reported cyberattacks targeting nine of the state's water systems following Minnesota's earlier report that more than 30 water systems had been targeted, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that at least five other states had also been affected.