Sources with access to government and industry data report unsuccessful attacks on internet-connected systems at over 100 water and wastewater facilities in July, with FBI probes in at least seven states including 30-plus in Minnesota.
The activity also hit telecom and energy sectors amid U.S.-Iran military strikes, where Washington targeted Iranian air defenses and comms while Tehran claimed hits on U.S. assets. Experts highlight exposed aging industrial systems as a key vulnerability, with officials urging better network security as tensions persist.