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Michigan has confirmed cyberattacks on nine water systems, joining Minnesota in reporting compromises linked to Iranian actors. Federal agencies say at least seven US states were targeted, though no public safety damage occurred.
Cybersecurity investigators suspect Iranian-backed hackers targeted approximately 30 American water systems over two days, disrupting supplies in Minnesota. The attack mirrors tactics used by groups allegedly operating under Tehran's direction.
More than 30 community water systems across Minnesota fell victim to a coordinated cyberattack on July 26-27. Investigators believe the intrusions share characteristics with Iranian-linked attacks on critical infrastructure.