About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to prevent cyberthreats.
EPA did not say how many cyber incidents have occurred in recent years, and the number of attacks known to be successful so far is few. The agency has issued nearly 100 enforcement actions since 2020 regarding risk assessments and emergency response, but said that's a small snapshot of the threats water systems face.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an urgent alert over heightened cybersecurity threats to water utilities and drinking water in the U.S., especially in smaller communities. The EPA has identified China, Russia and Iran as the main culprits trying to disable critical infrastructure. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent.
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday.
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Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water. About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to […]