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Malicious Cyber Actors Targeting Water and Wastewater Sector Internet Facing Programmable Logic Controllers, Causing Operational Disruptions

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Malicious Cyber Actors Targeting Water and Wastewater Sector Internet Facing Programmable Logic Controllers, Causing Operational Disruptions

Malicious cyber actors are targeting internet-facing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the water and wastewater sector, leading to operational disruptions. The attacks exploit exposed industrial control system (ICS) devices to disrupt critical infrastructure operations.

Why it matters: Water and wastewater utilities need immediate action to audit and isolate internet-facing PLCs, as attackers are actively exploiting this exposure to cause service interruptions affecting public health and safety.

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