- Hacking group behind attacks is tied to Iranian government
- Aliquippa water authority had to switch to manual systems
US authorities are working to contain a campaign by Iranian hackers against multiple drinking water and sewage systems around the country.
“We are aware of active targeting by these actors and exploitation,” Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told reporters in a call on Monday. A “small number” of water utilities have been compromised, he said, and he urged operators to bolster security.
There has been no known impact on safe drinking water or operational systems, Goldstein said.
Bloomberg Technology
By Katrina Manson
December 4, 2023