Your Water Supply is Under Cyber Attack
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Water attacks have become increasingly common over recent years. Examples include ransomware attacks, hacks that tamper with disinfectant levels, and attacks through remote access programs. These attacks are made easier by the rise of ransomware-as-a-service, the critical nature of water supply, and the lax security systems in water plants. In the US, the EPA is implementing minimum security requirements for public water facilities, but the issues will likely continue to get worse.