Hackers targeted water systems in seven US states. Here’s how they tried to take control
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- Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026.
- Since then, Michigan and five other states have reported similar cyberattacks.
- The attackers did not try to infiltrate the computers that utility offices use.
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- Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026.
- Since then, Michigan and five other states have reported similar cyberattacks.
- The attackers did not try to infiltrate the computers that utility offices use.