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Iran-linked cyberattacks on US water systems
U.S. authorities are investigating potential Iranian involvement in cyberattacks targeting multiple water systems across Minnesota and other states. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to determine whether Iran or affiliated hackers were responsible for the incidents.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 6 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
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2026-08-05
- Possible Iranian cyberattacks on water facilities spark safety fears
- Possible Iranian cyberattacks on water facilities spark safety fears
- Iranian hackers and America’s Achilles heel on water: default passwords
- Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
- Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War?
- NJ water utilities hit by cyberattacks with suspected link to Iran
- NJ water utilities hit by cyberattacks with suspected link to Iran
- NJ water utilities hit by cyberattacks with suspected link to Iran
2026-08-04
2026-08-03
2026-08-01
- Scope of hacks on U.S. water supply widens as evidence points to Iran
- Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
- Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
- 7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran
- A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.