Cyberattacks on water supplies rising, utilities must stop them: US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned that cyberattacks on water utilities in the U.S. are increasing in frequency and severity, issuing an alert for water systems to bolster their defenses.

A recent EPA inspection revealed that about 70 percent of utilities failed to meet cybersecurity standards, leaving them vulnerable to breaches. The agency urged even smaller water systems to imp