Cyberattacks target water systems in Michigan and Minnesota
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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; FBI; EPA
Michigan and Minnesota, USA
August 1, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/2/2026, 2:30:29 AM
Nine water systems in Michigan were targeted by cyberattacks, following similar reports in Minnesota. Intelligence officials have attributed the attacks to Iran. No damage or public health concerns have been reported.
- Earlier version 18/2/2026, 12:40:33 AM
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