Cyberattack on American Water Works Co. networks on Oct 3, impact assessed, water operations unaffected.
American Water Works Co. Inc., serving over 14 million people, reported a cyberattack on its networks on October 3. The company has deactivated certain systems to contain the breach, but believes water operations remain unaffected. While it is investigating the incident's full impact, American Water does not expect significant financial repercussions. This attack highlights increasing threats to US water infrastructure from foreign hackers.
October 07, 2024
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