FBI and CISA warn of ongoing threats

The FBI reported that water and wastewater utilities across seven US states have experienced cyber incidents since July 27, with specific attacks causing disruptions to operations. According to reports, hackers managed to infiltrate internet-connected systems remotely before modifying IP addresses and account passwords.

Meanwhile, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning that digital threats directed at critical infrastructure—spanning water utilities, the energy sector, and government networks—are continuing to escalate.