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Water Utilities Fortify Defenses Against Rising Cyber Threats

The Water Watch Center, a game-changing partnership between the National Rural Water Association and DEF CON Franklin, is revolutionizing cyber defense for small water systems by providing targeted support against rising threats. This innovative hub brings together top cyber firms to safeguard community water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people.

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Rockwell PLCs Exposed in Water Utilities Hit by Cyberattacks

A recent scan revealed 4,407 Rockwell Automation programmable logic controllers (PLCs) exposed to the public internet, including 2,844 in the United States, leaving critical water utilities vulnerable to cyberattacks. Many of these exposed PLCs are concentrated in areas that have already reported recent cyber incidents, raising serious security concerns.

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Russia Targets Polish Water Utilities in Hybrid Warfare Campaign

Poland's Internal Security Agency has uncovered a concerning trend: five cyber intrusions into water utilities have been linked to a pro-Russian hybrid campaign, part of a broader Kremlin strategy to target NATO's eastern flank.

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