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Federal cyber officials are sounding the alarm as cyberattacks targeting water systems surge across the U.S., with hackers compromising programmable logic controllers—essentially the brains of water treatment facilities—to lock out operators, triggering boil water advisories and forcing manual operations. The latest wave follows a major incident in Minnesota, where state water systems were hit over two days, prompting federal investigation into possible links to Iran-linked groups—though no conclusive ties have been made. CISA is urging utilities to disconnect these controllers from the internet entirely, or if remote access is needed, to route them through secure VPNs or gateways. As critical infrastructure remains vulnerable, the focus is on bolstering defenses to prevent future disruptions to essential water services.

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