# Water systems

Type: Technology

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/water-systems
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-01**: 9 additional attacks strike Michigan water systems — Over the weekend, nine more water and wastewater systems in Michigan are hit, expanding the incident to at least seven states.
- **2026-07**: 30 cyberattacks reported in Minnesota water systems — An initial wave of 30 attacks targets water and waste facilities in Minnesota, indicating a broad, coordinated campaign.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 39 Attacks Across 7 States Expose Critical Water OT Vulnerabilities
2026-08-04 02:17:13 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A coordinated cyber campaign has hit 39 water utilities in at least seven states, targeting operational technology to disrupt service. Experts warn the attacks—likely tied to Iran—exploit underfunded, legacy systems and could cripple first responder capabilities.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/39-water-system-attacks-ot-vulnerabilities-cyber

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