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US investigates possible Iranian cyber-attacks on water systems in seven states

4 August 2026 · in 80 words

US investigates possible Iranian cyber-attacks on water systems in seven states

American security officials are probing whether Tehran directed recent cyber-attacks that disrupted water operations across seven states. Minnesota reported that over 30 of its water networks faced a coordinated digital assault. Cybersecurity agencies say the main threat is eroding public trust rather than direct harm to water supplies.

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