Iranian-Linked Cyberattacks Target US Water Facilities: Federal Investigation Underway

Federal officials are investigating after pro-Iran hackers breached the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania, causing the water utility to operate one of its water pump stations in manual mode. The hackers displayed a message on the monitor, targeting Israeli-made equipment amid the Israeli-Hamas war. The incident has raised concerns in Washington, with the White House National Security Council holding meetings about the hack. The water utility has decided to replace the Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident has highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity in the US water sector.