https://www.fox9.com/news/30-minnesota-water-systems-targeted-cyber-attack
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Minnesota IT Services confirmed a “coordinated cyberattack” targeted more than 30 community water systems between Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27.
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Four cities – Plymouth, South St. Paul, Maple Plain, and Braham – publicly disclosed the attacks on Monday.
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The Minnesota Department of Health is not aware of any municipality asking residents to alter their drinking water use due to the attacks
More than 30 Minnesota communities saw their water system targeted in a cyberattack that spanned two days, state officials reported on Tuesday.
Minnesota IT Services reports that a “coordinated cyberattack” targeted technology at more than 30 community water systems between Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27.
The state has activated its cybersecurity incident response capabilities to respond to the attacks.
The backstory:
On Monday and Tuesday, FOX 9 reported on notices from four cities that had disclosed the attacks: Plymouth, South St. Paul, Maple Plain, and Braham.
All four cities said the impacts of the attacks were limited or mitigated and residents could continue normal water use. The Minnesota Department of Health is not aware of any municipality asking residents to alter their drinking water use as a result of the attacks.
Please Tell me the Somalian Population wasn’t part of this.