Hackers targeted two Colorado water utilities, changing OT settings and disabling alarms, but causing no impact on water services or safety. Foreign hackers targeted the operational technology (OT) systems of two small private water utilities in Colorado in late August, apparently trying to disrupt operations. Local authorities haven’t identified the affected utilities or the attackers.
Foreign Hackers Target Two Colorado Water Utilities
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