Cybersecurity Splash: Water Facilities Swim in Digital Danger
Water facilities must secure Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) against cyberattacks, warns CISA and EPA. Without cybersecurity controls, these interfaces can be exploited, potentially disrupting water and wastewater treatment processes. Recent attacks caused facilities to revert to manual operations, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures in the water sector.
Hot Take:
Looks like our water utilities are getting a crash course in cybersecurity, courtesy of some very unwelcome international ‘tutors’. Just when you thought the biggest threat to your water was a leaky faucet, here come the hacktivists, turning our H2O into H2-Oh No!
Key Points:
- CISA and EPA have issued a warning to secure HMIs in water facilities.
- Cyberattacks can exploit HMIs to disrupt water treatment processes.
- Recent incidents include Russian-linked and Chinese-backed cyber threats.
- Water utilities are urged to strengthen their cybersecurity measures.
- Past attacks forced facilities to revert to manual operations.
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