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Local utilities say they are prepared for a cyberattack

Published

15 August 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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United States

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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Local water and wastewater utilities in multiple US states report proactive cybersecurity measures in response to a wave of attacks targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers, with collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies to mitigate risks from Iran-affiliated cyber actors.

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◆ The Wire takeaway

Your water utility depends on blocking internet exposure of programmable logic controllers. Immediate collaboration with federal agencies like CISA creates a direct opportunity for you to shore up defences this week.

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