"Protecting US Water Systems: Addressing Cybersecurity Threats"

The White House and EPA have warned US governors about cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems across the country, urging them to improve cybersecurity defenses. The EPA plans to establish a task force to identify vulnerabilities and has invited state officials to discuss necessary cybersecurity improvements. Recent breaches by Iranian and Chinese hackers have raised concerns about the security of the US water sector, prompting the Biden administration to address the issue through regulation and federal support for cyberdefense technologies.