# Cyberattack on water systems in a dozen states exposes US infrastructure gaps

https://mins.news/en/item/15763

- CNN, 2026-08-07 03:01 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/06/politics/why-us-water-systems-are-vulnerable-to-foreign-cyberattacks?Date=20260806&Profile=CNN

> A cyberattack affecting water systems in a dozen US states is highlighting years of under-investment in critical infrastructure. Industry experts and current and former US officials say the incident shows how adversaries could threaten services that Americans rely on every day. The episode raises concerns about the cyber vulnerabilities of the country’s water systems and the resilience of essential services.

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