Federal investigators are probing a suspected cyberattack on more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, after malicious digital activity disrupted operations and forced several utilities to switch to manual controls.

According to state officials, four cities publicly confirmed the attacks, while investigators are examining whether the hackers have links to Iranian cyber groups. The FBI has cautioned that the findings remain preliminary, and officials are also considering whether the attackers intentionally tried to appear Iran-based amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the security of America's critical infrastructure, including water, wastewater, energy, and transportation systems. Previous cyber incidents involving alleged Iran-linked hacking groups have already placed U.S. utilities on high alert.

Iran-Linked Cyberattack? FBI Probes Minnesota Water System Hack |US Critical Infrastructure Targeted

Five Eyes- the alliance of intelligence agencies of U.S, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada warned that advanced AI models capable of engineering cyber-attacks are merely months away. Stressing that AI lowers barriers for malicious actors, it called for urgent action to adapt to evolving threats. 


Five Intelligence Agencies Issue Urgent Warning Over AI Cyber Threats

QR codes have become an important part of our daily lives. They are almost everywhere malls, restaurants, grocery stores, trains, business, and even museums. The list is endless.

Tech Talk | QR Code: A cybersecurity threat

President Joe Biden warned of intelligence pointing to a growing Russian cyber threat and he urged US businesses to "immediately" prepare defenses.

President Joe Biden warns of Russian cyberattacks on US businesses

Security threats are not limited to land and sea borders. Now, the biggest threats loom on the digital world. India has no data security law and a big hacking attack just took place.

Domino's Pizza hack in India: What details were stolen and what happens next

Whatsapp Snoopgate: Israeli firm NSO refuses to share its address. Watch video to know more.

Whatsapp Snoopgate: Israeli firm NSO refuses to share its address

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and barring US companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk, paving the way for a ban on doing business with China`s Huawei Technologies Co.

Trump declares national emergency, bars Huawei from US telecommunications networks

Washington and Beijing pledge to keep refraining from political hacking and corporate espionage

US sees progress in latest cyber talks with China

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