# Iran-aligned hackers

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05**: Attacks Spread to Multiple States — Michigan, New Jersey, and several other states report similar cyberattacks targeting PLCs in water treatment and distribution networks.
- **2026-07-26**: Initial Wave of Attacks on Minnesota Water Systems — Hackers attempted to breach at least 30 municipal water systems by exploiting default passwords on PLCs; utilities manually operated equipment to maintain service.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 30 Water Systems Breached via Default PLC Passwords—Iran Suspected
2026-08-06 00:49:47 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Hackers targeted at least 30 U.S. water utilities by exploiting default credentials on programmable logic controllers. The attacks, attributed to Iran-aligned groups, highlight critical OT security lapses in the water sector.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/iran-water-plc-default-passwords

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