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A Wake-Up Call for Water
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Iranian cyberattacks have targeted critical water infrastructure in the US and UK, exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-connected control systems. The US government has responded with initiatives like Project Watershed 250 to enhance water sector cybersecurity, while emphasizing the need for renewed federal funding via the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Utilities.
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You face urgent risk if your water utility relies on internet-exposed control systems without firewalls. The Senate’s fall decision on cybersecurity grants will decide whether your defences can rapidly improve or leave you vulnerable to return attacks.
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