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Why hackers are targeting America's water systems and what ASU is doing about it
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Cyberattacks on US water systems expose critical vulnerabilities in decentralized infrastructure, with potential for serious physical impacts beyond digital theft. Arizona State University is working to train cybersecurity experts to protect these essential cyberphysical systems amid rising AI-facilitated attack risks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Water Tech.
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Hackers are exploiting basic cybersecurity gaps in US water systems, creating urgent demand for specialists who can secure dispersed municipal setups. If you work in water or critical infrastructure security, your expertise is now essential to prevent physical disruptions and contamination risks.
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