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CyberScoop
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pennsylvania water facility hit by Iran-linked hackers

Hackers linked to Iran breached a device at a water utility in Pennsylvania, but there was no threat to the availability of water.
The hackers were able to gain control of a remote water station, but did not access the water treatment plant or other parts of the system.
The incident highlights the challenges of securing critical infrastructure against digital breaches. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

CISA Warns of Unitronics PLC Exploitation Following Water Utility Hack

Hackers targeted an industrial control system (ICS) at a water utility in the United States, prompting a cybersecurity agency alert.
A hacktivist group called Cyber Av3ngers, potentially linked to Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack on the insecurely configured Unitronics PLC.
CISA issued recommendations to organizations to protect their PLCs, including changing default passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

CISA Warns of Unitronics PLC Exploitation Following Water Utility Hack

Hackers targeted an industrial control system (ICS) at a water utility in the United States, prompting a cybersecurity agency alert.
A hacktivist group called Cyber Av3ngers, potentially linked to Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack on the insecurely configured Unitronics PLC.
CISA issued recommendations to organizations to protect their PLCs, including changing default passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Council OKs contract for advice on additional water pump station - Austin Monitor

City Council approved a $3 million contract for a study on a new pump station and reservoir in Southwest Austin.
The study aims to enhance redundancy, relieve reliance on the Davis Lane Pump Station, and address issues identified post-Winter Storm Uri. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
5 months ago
Information security

CISA Warns of Unitronics PLC Exploitation Following Water Utility Hack

Hackers targeted an industrial control system (ICS) at a water utility in the United States, prompting a cybersecurity agency alert.
A hacktivist group called Cyber Av3ngers, potentially linked to Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack on the insecurely configured Unitronics PLC.
CISA issued recommendations to organizations to protect their PLCs, including changing default passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication. [ more ]
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