Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating
Michigan and Minnesota have reported cyberattacks on their water systems, prompting an FBI investigation. While no culprit has been identified, authorities are investigating potential links to warnings about Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure.
Why it matters
The targeting of critical water infrastructure poses a significant threat to public health and national security.
No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of a possible Iranian plot.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A water tower is seen in Plymouth, Minnesota [File: AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 1 Aug 2026 1 Aug 2026 Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, days after Minnesota reported similar breaches across the state.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it was investigating both of the attacks on Saturday. In an advisory earlier this week, it said that at least seven states have reported incidents, but so far only Minnesota and Michigan have been identified.
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