Iran-Linked Water System Cyberattacks Escalate

A multi-agency warning confirms Iranian hackers are targeting Siemens S7 PLCs with AI-generated exploitation scripts, expanding beyond Rockwell PLCs. Water systems in at least 13 states, including two New Jersey municipalities, have been hit or targeted; recent East County reporting reinforces private, internet-isolated PLC networks, FBI guidance, and threat-intelligence monitoring. Suisun City guidance, Ithaca's air-gapping, and Tompkins County's $135,000 SECURE grants remain practical defensive and funding examples.