Russian Military-Linked Hackers Suspected in Texas Water Facility Cyberattack
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The Russian intelligence unit Sandworm, known for previous cyberattacks, may be behind a recent water supply hack in Texas, with a group claiming responsibility online. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant found links between the group and Sandworm, suggesting a potential connection to Russia's military spy agency, GRU. U.S. intelligence officials have not confirmed the link, but the close association raises concerns about critical U.S. infrastructure security.
- Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report The Daily Beast
- Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says CNN
- Russian hackers target water tank in Muleshoe - Lubbock KCBD
- Hackers behind water cyberattacks in U.S., France, Poland have ties to Russian military: report Axios
- Hackers Linked to Russia's Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities WIRED
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