Israel's National Cyber Directorate issued a statement Sunday saying it is in continuous contact with its US partners following the cyberattack on American water infrastructure. The Directorate noted that Israel experiences daily cyber attacks and has thwarted numerous Iranian attempts against the Israeli water sector over recent years, preventing significant damage.
The statement from the Israel National Cyber Directorate follows reports of a cyberattack on water systems in at least seven US states, which The Zioneer has covered. The attack has been attributed to Iran by multiple US and Israeli assessments. The Directorate's announcement emphasizes that Israeli water infrastructure has been a persistent target of Iranian cyber operations, and that ongoing cooperation with US partners is helping to mitigate threats. The Directorate also stressed the importance of rapid learning and information sharing to stay ahead of the threat.
5 developments
- StrongReport: Iran is prime suspect in cyberattacks on water systems in seven US states
- StrongCBS: US investigates whether Iran hacked more than 30 public water systems nationwide
- DevelopingIranian hacker group Khanzala claims it breached California water facilities as warning
- DevelopingIran's central bank admits cyberattack on four banks not fully resolved
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