The summer’s cyberattacks by Iranian hackers on water systems in 12 states underscored how vulnerable U.S. water systems are to foreign adversaries. A broad attack on water infrastructure could have consequences comparable to a public health crisis that impacts the country’s entire population. The threat to water has long been clear.
The US needs a real plan to defend its water systems
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