Experts warn of growing threat after hackers hit New Jersey water utilities

Hackers accessed monitoring systems at two New Jersey water departments but did not control water operations, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure. Government agencies and cybersecurity experts warn of growing cyber threats to utility systems, urging stronger security measures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Water Tech, and 6 sources have reported it between 1 Aug 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.