Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has officials on edge

A coordinated cyberattack has targeted water systems across multiple U.S. states, prompting some utilities to issue boil-water notices, take their systems offline, and switch to manual operations. U.S. officials have described the incident as one of the most serious cyberattacks on water infrastructure and have raised suspicions regarding potential Iranian involvement.

Addressing the attacks, President Trump dismissed the possibility of Iranian responsibility during remarks on Friday. Instead, he placed the blame on state officials, characterizing them as grossly incompetent, which directly contradicts reports of suspected foreign state involvement in the attacks affecting approximately 30 municipal systems.