# Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-31**: Public disclosure and political response — Minnesota memo detailing the attack leaked; President Trump downplays Iran connection at cabinet meeting, blaming local authorities.
- **2026-07-30**: CISA warning issued — CISA releases public alert urging water facilities to disconnect vulnerable internet-facing industrial equipment, noting hackers are targeting entities of all sizes.
- **2026-07-26**: Attack begins — Hackers target water systems in Minnesota and other states, compromising PLCs late Sunday night into Monday morning.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 30 water systems hit in PLC attack; CISA warns of Iran link and OT exposure
2026-07-31 20:55:24 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A coordinated cyberattack compromised PLCs at water utilities across multiple states, forcing boiler-water advisories and manual operations. CISA issued an urgent warning, and officials suspect Iranian involvement. For cybersecurity pros, the incident highlights the dire state of OT asset exposure and the need for better ICS segmentation.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/water-systems-cyberattack-ics-plc-iran

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