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Nation-stateJul 30, 2026

Minnesota Water Utility Attacks Expose Sector's Cyber-Risks

Iran-backed actor targets over 30 Minnesota water systems, highlighting critical infrastructure cyber-risks.

Summary

A likely Iran-backed threat actor has targeted more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota. This attack serves as a stark warning about the increasing cyber threats facing the United States' critical infrastructure. The incident underscores the vulnerability of essential services like water systems to sophisticated cyberattacks.

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