According to a report by Mizan, citing the New York Times, Iran is the prime suspect in a wave of cyberattacks targeting water systems in at least seven US states. Michigan announced on Saturday that nine of its water systems were attacked, and officials in Michigan and Minnesota confirmed that approximately 40 water systems in both states were targeted.
Today's Mizan report, citing the New York Times, adds new specifics to the unfolding story of Iranian cyber attacks on US water infrastructure. According to the report, Iran is the prime suspect in a wave of cyberattacks that targeted water systems in at least seven US states. Michigan announced on Saturday that nine of its water systems were attacked, and officials in Michigan and Minnesota confirmed that approximately 40 water systems in both states were targeted.
The report follows the National Cyber Directorate's confirmation earlier today (Sunday, 12:03 Jerusalem) that Israel faces daily Iranian cyber attacks against its water sector, though no significant damage has been reported. Over the past week, The Zioneer has reported on the widening investigation: Haaretz reported that the cyberattack compromised water systems in at least seven states, CBS reported that the US is investigating whether Iran hacked more than 30 public water systems, and a group claiming to be Iranian-linked hackers said it breached California water facilities as a 'warning.'
The new figures from Michigan and Minnesota suggest the scope of the attacks may be larger than initially reported. The investigation remains ongoing, and no disruptions to water quality or supply have been reported.
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