August 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Federal cyber warning issued after attacks hit utility systems across seven states

Federal cyber warning issued after attacks hit utility systems across seven states
"Federal authorities issued a public service announcement Thursday warning critical infrastructure operators about ongoing cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater utilities across at least seven states.
According to the joint alert from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Environmental Protection Agency, malicious cyber actors

have been targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers.
The intruders gain remote access to internet-facing controllers, then alter device configurations by setting new passwords and modifying IP addresses. These changes cause utility operators to lose both visibility and control over connected equipment. In some instances, affected facilities reported altered project files and discrepancies in ladder logic across multiple sites.
The disruptions have directly impacted water operations in several locations, resulting in loss of pressure and localized flooding. Federal officials noted that pressure drops in municipal water networks create a risk of untreated groundwater seeping into distribution pipes.
Investigators observed that common network configurations set up by third-party vendors allowed attackers to replicate their methods across multiple customer systems.
To prevent further compromises, the FBI and EPA advised facility operators to immediately disconnect control devices from the public internet using secure gateways and firewalls. Additional recommendations include establishing complex passwords, setting physical key switches to “run” mode to prevent logic modifications, enforcing access control lists, and regularly reviewing project files for unauthorized changes." 

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