New York awards $9M to protect water systems after cyberattacks in other states

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New York is investing over $9 million to enhance cybersecurity for drinking water and wastewater systems, following recent cyberattacks on water utilities in Michigan and Minnesota.
The funding is distributed through the state's SECURE grant program to 153 local government projects, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Water systems are increasingly targeted due to reliance on aging operational technology, with past incidents like a 2016 cyberattack on a dam near New York City.
These grants build on New York's pioneering cybersecurity standards for water systems announced in March, and a $3.75 billion state investment in water infrastructure.

Michigan joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems, with nine systems in Michigan impacted but operating safely.
The FBI is investigating the attacks, which occurred amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems.
Many local water plants lack funds and expertise for cybersecurity, making them vulnerable targets for digital warfare.

Hackers have launched a coordinated cyberattack on water systems in multiple US states, causing boil-water notices and some utilities to switch to manual mode.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and EPA are working to secure water facilities, with no contamination reported.
Hackers are targeting internet-facing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in water systems, exploiting weak configurations.

A coordinated cyberattack disrupted water and wastewater utilities in over 30 Minnesota communities over Sunday and Monday.
Affected towns like Braham (population 1,700) and the Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth had to disconnect equipment to stop the attack; water quality remained safe.
State and federal agencies, including CISA, EPA, and FBI, responded, sharing threat intelligence and helping utilities contain and remediate damages.

The U.S. is investigating whether Iran was behind a cyberattack on water systems in at least seven states, including Minnesota, forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations.
Investigators are probing the possibility of Iranian hackers, but the attribution is not definitive and could change with more evidence; they are also considering if the attack was staged to appear Iranian amid U.S.-Iran conflict.
President Trump dismissed Iran's involvement, blaming Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz, who responded by criticizing the Trump administration's cuts to cybersecurity agencies.

DHS is investigating a cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a platform for intelligence sharing among government and law enforcement agencies.
The breach occurred in late May to early June, potentially exposing sensitive but unclassified information, with concerns raised about national security risks.
HSIN supports major events like the World Cup and emergency responses, such as a past mid-air collision, highlighting its critical role.

Michigan joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems, with nine systems in Michigan impacted but operating safely.
The FBI is investigating the attacks, which occurred amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems.
Many local water plants lack funds and expertise for cybersecurity, making them vulnerable targets for digital warfare.

Hackers have launched a coordinated cyberattack on water systems in multiple US states, causing boil-water notices and some utilities to switch to manual mode.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and EPA are working to secure water facilities, with no contamination reported.
Hackers are targeting internet-facing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in water systems, exploiting weak configurations.

A coordinated cyberattack disrupted water and wastewater utilities in over 30 Minnesota communities over Sunday and Monday.
Affected towns like Braham (population 1,700) and the Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth had to disconnect equipment to stop the attack; water quality remained safe.
State and federal agencies, including CISA, EPA, and FBI, responded, sharing threat intelligence and helping utilities contain and remediate damages.

The U.S. is investigating whether Iran was behind a cyberattack on water systems in at least seven states, including Minnesota, forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations.
Investigators are probing the possibility of Iranian hackers, but the attribution is not definitive and could change with more evidence; they are also considering if the attack was staged to appear Iranian amid U.S.-Iran conflict.
President Trump dismissed Iran's involvement, blaming Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz, who responded by criticizing the Trump administration's cuts to cybersecurity agencies.

DHS is investigating a cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a platform for intelligence sharing among government and law enforcement agencies.
The breach occurred in late May to early June, potentially exposing sensitive but unclassified information, with concerns raised about national security risks.
HSIN supports major events like the World Cup and emergency responses, such as a past mid-air collision, highlighting its critical role.

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