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August 4, 2026
FBI Investigates Cyber-Attacks on Water Systems Linked to Iran, Now Affecting 12 States
- Cyber-attacks targeting water systems have now been reported in at least 12 states, up from seven last week.
- The FBI reports that these attacks have resulted in degraded water operations, including loss of pressure and flooding.
- While officials suspect Iranian involvement, President Trump has expressed skepticism about the attribution.
- Drinking water remains safe, but some jurisdictions have issued precautionary boil-water notices due to pressure losses.
3 Sources
- Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?Aug 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM · BBC
- At least 7 states report water system cyberattacks to FBIAug 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM · The Hill
- The number of states targeted in cyberattacks on water systems has jumped to 12Aug 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Axios