People familiar with the matter said that recently, municipal water supply systems in many parts of the United States have been hit by a wave of cyber attacks, and Iran is probably behind the scenes. According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, “malicious cyber actors” have launched attacks on municipal water supply systems in at least seven states. Atlanta metropolitan area officials said they are investigating “unauthorized network activity” that could disrupt the operation of the water supply.

People familiar with the matter said that recently, municipal water supply systems in many parts of the United States have been hit by a wave of cyber attacks, and Iran is probably behind the scenes. According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, “malicious cyber actors” have launched attacks on municipal water supply systems in at least seven states. Atlanta metropolitan area officials said they are investigating “unauthorized network activity” that could disrupt the operation of the water supply.