US officials warn that hackers are targeting essential water services by compromising programmable logic controllers in operational technology. The attacks have already degraded water supply in several states. The FBI and EPA urge operators to secure internet‑exposed devices and strengthen password protocols to protect critical infrastructure.
US officials warn that hackers are targeting essential water services by compromising programmable logic controllers in operational technology. The attacks have already degraded water supply in several states. The FBI and EPA urge operators to secure internet‑exposed devices and strengthen password protocols to protect critical infrastructure.