Event Brief
FBI and EPA warn of hacks targeting municipal water systems
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: The FBI and EPA warned utilities nationwide after cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems were reported in at least seven states.
WHO: FBI and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
WHAT: Issued a warning to utilities about hackers trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems were reported in at least seven states this week.
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