Posted 3/19/2024, 8:24:00 PM
White House Warns of Cyberattacks on Vulnerable Water Systems Across U.S.
- Cyberattacks hitting water systems across the US, per White House and EPA warning to governors
- Attacks target both water and wastewater facilities with even basic defenses often lacking
- EPA setting up task force to identify most critical vulnerabilities
- Water sector struggles with sufficient funding and staff for hacking threats
- Alleged hacks by Iran and China raised alarms, but no impact yet on drinking water