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UPDATED Aug 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Jul 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET

FBI says hackers altered water system instructions

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The FBI says cyberattacks on water systems in some states may be linked to Iran-backed hackers.

WHO: FBI

WHAT: Said hackers altered operating instructions for water systems in some states

WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cyberattacks on water systems in at least 12 states may be linked to Iran-backed hackers.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

Water agencies urged to disconnect systems from internet · Aug 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Possible Iranian cyberattacks raise water safety fears · Aug 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets U.S. water supply · Aug 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
New Jersey municipal water systems targeted in cyberattacks · Aug 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Cyberattack targets Minnesota water utilities in multiple states · Aug 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
FBI: Cyberattacks target water systems in 7 states · Aug 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Investigators probe possible Iran role in water cyberattack · Aug 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Cyberattacks on water systems spread to 7 states · Aug 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Michigan reports hacks targeting nine water systems · Aug 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems widen to more states · Aug 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Investigators probe possible Iranian role in Minnesota water cyberattack · Aug 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
US probing possible Iranian role in water-system cyberattack · Jul 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
U.S. probes cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems · Jul 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
U.S. investigating whether Iran hacked water systems in Minnesota · Jul 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
U.S. probes whether Iran behind Minnesota water cyberattack · Jul 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
US authorities probe cyberattack on Minnesota water systems · Jul 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
US links likely Iran role to Minnesota water cyberattack · Jul 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET

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