EPA Officials Warn of Surge in Cyberattacks Targeting US Water Systems
Hackers are shifting focus from financial gain to disrupting essential civilian infrastructure, according to agency officials.
US Politics • an hour ago
Cyberattacks targeting the United States' water supply have surged dramatically in recent years, prompting concerns from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials about a shift in hacker motives from financial gain to the disruption of critical civilian infrastructure.
EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer stated that impacts on drinking water and wastewater systems can cause "everyday life completely crumbles." She noted a "several fold" increase in attacks, ranging from basic security failures like un।