Water Sector Cyberattacks Hit 12 US States
At least 12 US states have been affected by a recent hacking campaign targeting water and wastewater facilities, with confirmed attacks in Minnesota, Michigan, and Georgia.
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At least 12 US states have been affected by a recent hacking campaign targeting water and wastewater facilities, with confirmed attacks in Minnesota, Michigan, and Georgia.
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