Michigan reported that hackers targeted multiple city water systems, joining Minnesota in disclosing cyberattacks under growing concerns about Iranian involvement. State officials said nine water systems were impacted, and that all systems continued operating safely with issues addressed by local operators. The disclosure followed a federal cyber alert about attempts to tamper with operational technology at water systems. Michigan’s communications director said there were no known impacts that posed a public health concern, while the FBI opened an investigation. The article notes that federal agencies including the FBI and CISA had warned in a recent advisory that Iranian hackers have been focused on water and wastewater sectors and other critical infrastructure operational controls. While this is not a campus incident, higher education institutions managing research facilities, emergency preparedness, and campus water and facilities systems increasingly face similar operational technology security risks, making the reporting relevant for risk management and training.
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