The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued a warning to all US states about the increasing cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems. These attacks, linked to hackers associated with the Iranian and Chinese governments, could disrupt access to clean drinking water and impose significant costs on affected communities. The administration has urged states to strengthen their security measures and assess vulnerabilities in their water systems. The EPA is also forming a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to identify vulnerabilities and develop recommendations. The letter emphasizes the importance of basic cybersecurity precautions, such as resetting default passwords and updating software to address known vulnerabilities.
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