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Feds issue warning to local water systems over increased cyberattacks, following Minnesota incident
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident in Minnesota involved 30 utilities being hit by cyberattacks earlier in the week.
A warning has been issued by the federal government regarding potential cyber threats to local water systems. This warning comes after a recent incident in Minnesota where multiple utilities were affected. The incident in Minnesota involved 30 utilities being hit by cyberattacks earlier in the week.
As a result, the federal government is taking steps to alert water systems across the country, including those in the Piney Point Village area, of the potential risks. Further details about the warning and the incident in Minnesota are available from the source, ABC13 Houston (KTRK).
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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