US officials warn of cyber attacks: Hackers are targeting essential services; say that since July 27, Water utility companies in at least seven states have ...
US officials have issued a warning about cyber threats to essential water services. Hackers are targeting operational technology, specifically programmable logic controllers, to disrupt operations. Incidents have already degraded water services in several states across the nation. The FBI and EPA recommend securing internet-exposed devices and strengthening password protocols. Implementing these measures is crucial to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.
US officials have issued a warning about cyber threats to essential water services. Hackers are targeting operational technology, specifically programmable logic controllers, to disrupt operations. Incidents have already degraded water services in several states across the nation. The FBI and EPA recommend securing internet-exposed devices and strengthening password protocols. Implementing these measures is crucial to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.
