MINNESOTA is investigating cyberattacks that affected over 30 water systems, with suspicions directed towards Iranian hackers. The attacks did not appear to disrupt water quality for residents, although some cities urged conservation. Agencies like the FBI and CISA have previously warned of threats to critical infrastructure from Iranian hackers. Notably, similar past attacks point towards a pattern of targeting water facilities, which often lack adequate cybersecurity.
Officials are still determining whether the same group was behind all incidents. Despite the potential risks, immediate impacts on public water supply were minimal.