AdvisoryBleeping Computer
9.5 — CRITICAL
CISA warns of cyberattacks disrupting U.S. water utilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a significant increase in attacks targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the water and wastewater systems sector. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A coordinated cyberattack targeting operational technology at multiple community water systems in Minnesota disrupted operations, with over 30 systems affected. The attack involved hackers exploiting exposed programmable logic controllers and changing passwords to lock operators out.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 PLCsSiemens hostsSchneider Electric hosts
Attack Vectors
Exposing operational technology (OT) on the internetChanging passwords to lock operators outModifying IP addresses to disconnect devices from the internet
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Organizations of all sizes running water and wastewater systems, including those with mature cybersecurity programs.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Remove publicly exposed PLCs and other operational technology (OT) from the internet as soon as possible
2Use a VPN connection or gateway devices for secure access to internet-facing assets
3Change default passwords and limit access to an IP address allow-list
📦Affected Products
Rockwell Automation Micrologix 1400 Plcs: TrueSiemens Hosts: TrueSchneider Electric Hosts: True
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