|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
04.08.26 - 13:13
|
US water facilities targeted by ′malicious cyber actors′ – who′s to blame? (The Guardian)
|
|
|
Despite Trump's efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructureLate last week, federal authorities issued a stern warning saying “malicious cyber actors” were targeting water and wastewater facilities in at least seven states across the US. Minnesota appeared to be the hardest hit with 30 of its water systems hit by cyber-attacks, leading to disruptions in the state's water supply.The problems ranged from low-pressure water flow in people's homes to some utilities announcing boil-water notices. But there have been no reports of drinking water contamination. Continue reading......
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
02.08.26 - 15:12
|
Water-System Hacks Hit 7 States This Week, FBI Warns, As Trump Shoots Down Iran Theory (ZeroHedge)
|
|
|
Water-System Hacks Hit 7 States This Week, FBI Warns, As Trump Shoots Down Iran Theory
Cyberattacks on municipal water systems were reported in at least seven states this week, according to a joint public service announcement from the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency - and in some cases, the agencies say, the malicious activity actually degraded water operations. The feds declined to name the states.
A water tower in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Thursday after a cyberattack targeted the operating technology at more than 30 water systems across the state. (Ellen Schmidt/AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
The warning lands just days after we reported that a "coordinated cyberattack" struck more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota over July 26-27 - knocking the water plant in tiny Braham offline for a stretch, pushing Plymouth and South St. Paul onto manual operations, and prompting Maple Plain to declare a local state of emergency, according to Just The News.
The playbook, per fed...
|
|
|
02.08.26 - 10:24
|
′We cannot magic up more water′: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk (The Guardian)
|
|
|
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government's plans for new homesThe government's housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and south-east of England.Half the country was declared to be in serious drought this week, for the second consecutive year, with the Environment Agency warning of dire consequences for the economy, environment and wildlife. Continue reading......
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01.08.26 - 10:48
|
Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM (The Guardian)
|
|
|
Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government's balance sheetMPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” to gain more control of failing companies, as the row over whether or not to nationalise Thames Water rumbles on.Burnham is said to be concerned about the increase in government debt that Treasury projections show could be a result of nationalising water companies. Continue reading......
|
|
|
|