Cyberattack on Minnesota's Water Facilities Sparks Concerns about National Security and Economic Stability The recent cyberattacks on three water treatment facilities in Minnesota have raised alarm bells about the potential for sabotage of critical infrastructure in the United States.
On February 5, a cybersecurity expert contacted by this publication expressed "moderate confidence" that Iran was behind the attacks, which compromised the systems controlling the water supply to around 150,000 residents.
The attackers used phishing emails to gain access to the facilities' computer networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in software and human error.