Cyberattacks target several Minnesota water facilities

FOX 9 — 7-27-2026

Several Minnesota water facilities were targeted in cyber incidents involving operational technology, drawing attention to vulnerabilities in utility control systems. The incidents are part of a growing pattern of attacks against internet-connected operational technology used by water and wastewater utilities, where even small systems can become attractive targets.

Why This Matters

Cybersecurity is now part of basic water-system resilience. Protecting pumps, controls, treatment equipment, and communications helps reduce the risk that a digital attack becomes a real-world service disruption.

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