US officials have issued a warning about cyber threats to essential water services. Hackers are targeting operational technology, specifically programmable logic controllers, to disrupt operations. Incidents have already degraded water services in several states across the nation. The FBI and EPA recommend securing internet-exposed devices and strengthening password protocols. Implementing these measures is crucial to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. US officials have issued a warning about cyber threats to essential water services. Hackers are targeting operational technology, specifically programmable logic controllers, to disrupt operations. Incidents have already degraded water services in several states across the nation. The FBI and EPA recommend securing internet-exposed devices and strengthening password protocols. Implementing these measures is crucial to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.
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Not bank accounts, hackers are going after essential services; warns US officials
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