The New York Times reports that researchers assess the cyberattack that struck dozens of municipal water systems in Minnesota this week was likely carried out by Iranian hackers. The assessment is based on technical analysis of attack patterns, the report said.
The New York Times reported that researchers assess the cyberattack that struck dozens of municipal water systems in Minnesota this week was likely carried out by Iranian hackers. The assessment is based on technical analysis of the attack patterns, the report said. The specific hacker group was not identified.
The report adds to a series of reports of Iranian cyber activity against US water infrastructure. As The Zioneer reported in June, the Iranian-linked group Khanzala claimed it had breached California water facilities as a 'warning' in retaliation for alleged US strikes. That claim remained unverified.
The Minnesota attack affected dozens of municipal utilities. Whether the attackers disrupted water supply or stole data has not been reported.
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- StrongMontenegro police say arrested Iranian hacker in FBI-led cyber probe
- StrongIran accuses US of deliberately striking civilian water infrastructure in Sirik
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