The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an enforcement alert on Monday, warning of the increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks targeting water utilities across the United States. The agency highlighted that about 70% of utilities inspected in the past year had violated standards aimed at preventing breaches and intrusions.
The alert emphasized the importance of immediate action to safeguard the nation's drinking water supply. It pointed out common vulnerabilities in water systems, such as the continued use of default passwords and failure to revoke system access for former employees.
