Iran May Be Testing America’s Water Defenses in Minnesota

Braham residents learned Monday how quickly a foreign enemy may be able to reach into ordinary American life. A malicious cyberattack shut down computerized controls for the city's well and treatment plant, leaving the community dependent on water already stored in its tower.

More than 30 Minnesota community water systems were targeted on July 26 and 27. Plymouth lost communications with parts of its water infrastructure, though workers kept water flowing.

The FBI is investigating related incidents reported by water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states. Some attacks outside Minnesota caused pressure loss, flooding, boil-water notices, and prolonged manual operation.

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