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Denmark publicly blames Russia for cyberattacks in 2024 and 2025 targeting a water utility and government websites, linked to pro-Russian hacking groups, as part of Russia's broader hybrid warfare against the West, causing limited damage but highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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.