Minnesota IT Services
Coverage of Minnesota IT Services in the Nexus archive.
- Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states
A coordinated cyberattack targeting operational technology disrupted water systems in at least seven U.S. states, including Minnesota. The attack, which affected over 30 community water systems, caused temporary outages and required manual operations, though no water use advisories were issued. The FBI confirmed the incident, and investigators suspect Iranian hackers were responsible.
- FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Michigan and Minnesota reported cyberattacks on multiple water systems, with Michigan confirming nine affected systems. The FBI is investigating, and federal agencies have warned of Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure, though all systems in Michigan remained operational without public health risks.
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Cyberattacks targeting over 30 water systems in Minnesota are under investigation, with officials warning that Iranian hackers have been focusing on such systems. The FBI and other agencies have not yet identified the culprits, though similarities in the attacks suggest potential coordination. No water service disruptions were reported, but one city briefly asked residents to conserve water.
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota, with officials suspecting Iranian hackers. The FBI is investigating, and no impact on residents was reported, though one city briefly asked for water conservation. A 2016 case involving Iranian hackers targeting a New York dam is also referenced.
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Cyberattacks targeting over 30 water systems in Minnesota are under investigation, with officials warning about Iranian hackers focusing on critical infrastructure. The FBI and other agencies have not yet identified the perpetrators, though similarities in the attacks suggest potential coordination.
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Cyberattacks targeting over 30 water systems in Minnesota are under investigation, with officials warning about Iranian hackers focusing on critical infrastructure. The FBI and other agencies have not identified a culprit, though similarities in the attacks suggest potential links. No major water service disruptions were reported.
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Cyberattacks targeting over 30 water systems in Minnesota are under investigation, with officials warning about potential Iranian hacker involvement. No impact on residents was reported, though one city temporarily asked for water conservation as authorities assessed the situation. The FBI and other agencies have not publicly identified a culprit but noted Iran's history of targeting critical infrastructure.
- Cyberattacks highlight risks to Minnesota drinking water from aging IT systems
A coordinated cyberattack on over 30 Minnesota community drinking water systems disrupted automated control functions but did not affect water quality. Affected systems in Braham, Maple Plain, Plymouth, and South St. Paul required manual operations, with some declaring states of emergency. The attack’s source is under investigation by state and federal agencies, including the FBI.
- State: More than 30 water systems targeted in cyberattack
More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack, prompting a statewide response involving local, tribal, and federal officials. Minnesota IT Services confirmed attacks on operational technology but did not disclose affected communities due to state law restrictions.