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Hackers hit 30 Minnesota water systems in cyberattack.

31 July 2026 · in 80 words

Hackers hit 30 Minnesota water systems in cyberattack.

Dozens of community water systems in Minnesota were hit by a coordinated cyberattack this week, affecting over 30 facilities. The FBI is investigating, with officials suggesting the incident resembles attacks attributed to hackers aligned with the Iranian government. Authorities caution these assessments are preliminary, and the attack caused minimal impact on water safety.

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