COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Another Georgia water system was targeted by cybercriminals, as the water supply has faced repeated attacks nationwide.
Coweta County Water and Sewage Authority confirmed Friday that hackers gained access to controls and attempted to turn valves on and off.
CEO Jay Boren told Channel 2’s Ashlyn Webb that it did not disrupt water service.
We are working to gather more information on the latest cyberattack, LIVE on WSB Tonight at 11.
The Clayton County Water Authority confirmed Monday that hackers targeted its system last week. On Tuesday, Columbus Water Works also confirmed it experienced a cyberattack, saying it detected the intrusion and that the city’s drinking water was never compromised.
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The FBI has issued a nationwide alert warning that malicious cyber actors are targeting water and wastewater utilities.
ABC News reported Iran is the prime suspect in cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater utilities in at least 12 states.
Iran’s involvement has not been officially confirmed.
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