2 New Jersey municipal water systems targeted in cyberattacks
Summary
Two municipal water systems in New Jersey experienced cyberattacks last week, causing their automated systems to go offline temporarily. The attacks, believed to be linked to Iran, did not disrupt water service, as staff switched to manual control while authorities investigated and improved security.Key Facts
- Two New Jersey municipal water systems were targeted by cyberattacks last week.
- Automated controls were disabled, but staff managed the systems manually.
- No water service interruptions or safety issues occurred during the attacks.
- The state's Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell worked with the FBI and federal agencies on the response.
- Iran is suspected to be behind the attacks, possibly as retaliation amid tensions with President Donald Trump.
- Similar cyberattacks have affected water utilities in at least a dozen states.
- The attacks exploited vulnerabilities in widely used utility control software.
- A software fix has been released, and other utilities are checking their systems for breaches.
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