EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 15 MIN
What is driving cyberattacks on U.S. water systems?
from KPBS Midday Edition
In recent weeks, at least seven U.S. states have been hit with cyberattacks that appear to be targeting critical infrastructure — like water and wastewater utilities.The FBI is investigating the attacks and has not publicly identified a culprit. However, many experts say Iranian-backed hackers are responsible.We sit down with a cybersecurity expert about what makes water systems vulnerable to attacks and what message hackers are trying to send.Guest:Nikolas Behar, cybersecurity leader and educator
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