Hackers Target Water Systems Nationwide | Boston News

Hackers are launching coordinated cyberattacks on water systems across 12 states, with federal officials pointing fingers at Iran—or actors mimicking them. Massachusetts is on high alert, though no breach has been confirmed; officials are staying vigilant as experts warn small-town utilities, strapped for cash, lack the resources to defend themselves. The FBI is urging water plants to go offline and operate manually as a precaution. For now, Massachusetts’ water authority reports no vulnerabilities—but nationwide, federal help is urgently needed to patch these critical infrastructure gaps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/174c6ac2686b2424