ABC: Cyberattacks Reported on US Water Systems, Iran Suspected

Potential cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater treatment facilities in the United States have been reported across at least 12 states, ABC News reported on the 4th local time.

Multiple sources told the network that while not officially confirmed, there were cyberattacks capable of disrupting facility operators by disabling emergency alarms or changing passwords, and that Iran has emerged as a primary suspect.

While widespread disruptions to water operations did not occur, some damage such as reduced water pressure and flow rates was reported.

Police in Michigan, one of the affected states, stated they are monitoring the situation in cooperation with relevant departments, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) leading the probe.

The FBI advised disconnecting water and wastewater systems from the internet, using systems equipped with circuit breakers, and familiarizing staff with manual control switchover methods in the event of a cyberattack.
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