World · 4 August 2026
US investigates possible Iranian cyber-attacks on water systems in seven states
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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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