Russian Cyberattack Group Sandworm Linked to Bold Attacks on Critical US Infrastructure, Water Utilities

Tech Times— Sandworm, Russia's military intelligence organization, has been launching escalating cyberattacks on US infrastructure, a report reveals.

TheHill—Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI. Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access to many American companies in critical sectors, including energy, water and more, Wray said during a speech at Vanderbilt

TechSpot—Russia-backed hacking group suspected of attack on US water system. In January, a resident in the small town of Muleshoe, north Texas, noticed that a water tower was overflowing. Tens of thousands of gallons of water flowed into the streets and drains in what the authorities determined was due to the water supply control system being hacked.Read Entire Article

FOX News—Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle concerned about recent cyberattacks on water systems in drought-stricken areas of the western U.S. are seeking answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on how hacks are going to be prevented in the future. In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Reps. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and Pat Fallon, R-Texas, called for a briefing and answers regarding the January cyberattack launched against the water system in Muleshoe, Texas. The hack caused...