Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states

You probably never think about the computer systems behind your kitchen faucet. You turn the handle and expect clean water. That familiar routine suddenly felt far less certain in Minnesota and six other states. A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 community water systems on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27. Minnesota IT Services, known as MNIT, activated the state's cybersecurity response and brought in federal agencies to help investigate. One water pla