At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say So far, there's been no widespread disruptions to water supplies or treatment. ByLuke Barr, Jack Date, Katherine Faulders, Josh Margolin, and Aaron Katersky August 4, 2026, 11:30 AM

At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say So far, there's been no widespread disruptions to water supplies or treatment. ByLuke Barr, Jack Date, Katherine Faulders, Josh Margolin, and Aaron Katersky August 4, 2026, 11:30 AM https://abcnews.com/US/12-states-face-cyberattacks-water-systems-sources/story?id=135348482 Possible cyber intrusions targeting water and wastewater utilities have now been reported in at least a dozen states, multiple sources told ABC News. Cyberattacks have hit water and wastewater systems in at least 12 states, officials say, with an Iran-linked hacking group suspected of trying to disrupt American infrastructure as the war drags on. The self-proclaimed "CyberAv3ngers," which cybersecurity experts tie to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, locked administrators out of more than 30 systems in Minnesota alone and blocked water from being pumped into towers. No supplies were harmed, but sources say hackers could have reached chemical dosing controls. President Trump doubted Iran's involvement, instead blaming "grossly incompetent" Minnesota leaders after an attack shut down a water plant there. Gov. Tim Walz shot back that "this is what modern warfare looks like." Iran-backed hackers likely behind attack that shut down Minnesota water plant — and they’re not done yet By Alex Oliveira Published Aug. 4, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/us-news/hackers-behind-minnesota-water-treatment-plant-attacks-are-likely-tied-to-iran/ Trump blames "grossly incompetent" Minnesota for cyberattacks, despite feds investigating Iran's role By Anthony Bettin, Adam Duxter, Nicole Sganga https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/trump-blames-minnesota-for-water-system-cyberattacks/