US agencies probe possible Iran link to cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
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The FBI has warned that cyberattacks on water utilities have been reported in seven US states, with some operations degraded. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is probing a possible Iranian connection, according to US media. Minnesota reported more than 30 of its water systems were hit in a coordinated attack.
Water System Intrusions
The FBI confirmed cyberattacks have been reported on water utilities in seven US states, with some activity degrading water operations. Minnesota officials said more than 30 of the state’s water systems faced a coordinated cyberattack last week. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency did not comment directly on the Minnesota case but is reportedly investigating a possible Iranian connection, according to US media reports.
Attribution and Denials
Former US state department anti-terror adviser Morgan Wright told the BBC the attacks bear hallmarks of Iran or North Korea, with Iran topping the list of capable and willing actors given current US-Iran tensions. The BBC's US partner CBS reported investigators are also exploring whether hackers posed as Iranian to sow discord. Iran has not commented on the latest incidents but has previously denied involvement in cyberattacks on water systems, banks, and a dam. A group called Handala has carried out most of Iran-linked cyberattacks against the US and Israel this year, BBC Verify found.
What's Next
The Trump administration has yet to formally attribute the attacks, and it remains unclear whether the probe will confirm Iranian state involvement or identify a different perpetrator.
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US agencies probe possible Iran link to cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
