Cyberattacks Target Over 100 Water Systems in July

In July 2026, more than 100 internet-exposed water systems were compromised in a series of cyberattacks, raising concerns about systemic vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

In July 2026, more than 100 internet-exposed water systems were compromised in a series of cyberattacks, raising concerns about systemic vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

Retired General Paul Nakasone emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity standards for U.S. water systems, following a series of attacks likely linked to Iran.

Iran-affiliated cyber actors have been disrupting U.S. critical infrastructure by targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs), leading to operational issues and financial losses.