Cyberattacks on US water supply widen across 7 states as evidence points to Iran: NYT report

Cyberattacks targeting water systems across the United States have escalated to encompass at least seven states, according to a report by The New York Times, which cited federal officials and cybersecurity experts. Multiple incidents resulted in operational disruptions at the impacted facilities. However, officials reassured the public that there is no evidence that drinking water has been contaminated or rendered unsafe. Following the digital intrusions, several water facilities were forced to issue boil-water notices or switch to manual operations, the NYT report stated. In Michigan, state officials confirmed that a small number of communi…