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, were hit or targeted. New York's 2027 requirements, Texas defensive testing, and calls for binding OT baselines reinforce urgent needs around exposure reduction, SCADA isolation, remote access, manual operations, recovery, and staffing.