Post #4323436
2026-08-02 06:30 UTC
Here’s something that will blow your mind. Most U.S. water systems have internet-based logic controllers. And a large number of them use NO PASSWORDS OR DEFAULT PASSWORDS.
Yeah. Public water systems ready for the hacking. Which came to light because there are signs of attacks. Enough of them that CISA had to issue a warning to all water facilities, recommending they disconnect them or actually use a fucking password.
CNN cites about 30 water systems were attacked this week, with six other states having reported related cyber incidents. A security expert in the water sector said “the scale and coordination of the recent cyberattacks targeting Minnesota water suppliers is unprecedented.”
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/31/politics/sweeping-cyberattack-us-water-systems
#Water #Utilities #Hackers #WaterSystems #WaterFacilities #InfoSec #Passwords
Replies (4)
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@MelissaBearTrix@gives.hugz.online 2026-08-02 08:21
@markwyner@mas.to Isn't this another DOGE made issue Hugz & xXx
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@TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world 2026-08-02 06:34
@markwyner@mas.to Canada says, hold my beer https://cybersecuritynews.com/canada-warns-attack-on-ics-devices/
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@RunRichRun@mastodon.social 2026-08-02 06:50
@markwyner@mas.to We're so unprepared for cybercrime, whether it's commited by run-of-the-mill criminals or state-sponsored actors. Ditto, no reason to believe that the US government, in its present state, under the control of Voldemort, DOGE, etc., is really any better prepared. 😬
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@TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world 2026-08-02 06:52
@markwyner@mas.to How is it we allow so many incompetent officials to run the critical infrastructures of our countries?! (rhetorical ranting, not really a question)