Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?
US authorities are investigating a series of cyber-attacks on water systems across seven states, with experts suggesting potential Iranian involvement. The incident has sparked political friction between the Trump administration and state officials over responsibility and security preparedness.
Why it matters
Attacks on critical infrastructure pose significant national security risks and highlight the vulnerability of public utilities to state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ana Faguy Getty Images Many were surprised last week when the US state of Minnesota reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced a "co-ordinated cyber-attack".
Days later the FBI warned cyber-attacks had been reported in seven states and "some of that activity degraded water operations".
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (Cisa) is reportedly probing a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media. Cisa would not comment.
Although US President Donald Trump has not blamed Iran, cyber-experts tell the BBC it's likely the attack was directed by Tehran.
Morgan Wright, a former US state department anti-terror adviser, told the BBC that these kinds of attacks are usually attributed to North Korea or Iran.
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