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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 54 MIN

How Prepared Are We for Cyberattacks on Cities, Water Systems?

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A cyberattack on Suisun City over the weekend forced the city to shut down its network infrastructure and declare a state of emergency. City hall services remain closed. In March, Foster City also declared a state of emergency after a similar attack. And two weeks ago, seven states across the country reported tampering with local water systems, a cyberattack attributed to Iran. How vulnerable are American cities and critical infrastructure like electrical grids, sewage treatment plants, and communications to cyber warfare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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