Cybersecurity Articles

Also in this week's sewer and water news, drinking water prices across the U.S. surged faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income over the past decade, according to a recent report

No community is safe from threats to critical infrastructure and public safety

From cybersecurity threats and record-low reservoirs to surprising underground discoveries, these were the five most-read Municipal Sewer & Water stories in August

DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association have launched the Water Watch Center to help small water utilities strengthen cyber defenses and protect clean water from foreign hackers

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Senators Adam Schiff and Amy Klobuchar introduce the Water Cyber Shield Act in an effort to defend the nation's water infrastructure against digital threats

Hackers are targeting internet-connected water system controllers, exposing how small utilities can be forced offline and why stronger defenses are needed

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Washington Department of Ecology launches a website to track and update the public on sewage spills

Cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states have renewed federal warnings about vulnerable PLCs, internet-exposed controls and the need for stronger cybersecurity safeguards

Also in this week's sewer and water news, an EF-3 tornado causes catastrophic damage to the Menasha (Wisconsin) Water Filtration plant

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Lake Mead is on track to drop to its lowest water level since the reservoir was first filled in the 1930s according to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation data

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a recent Microsoft report reveals that hands-on cybersecurity training is crucial for water and wastewater utilities

Employees are reimagining their workflows with AI tools, but they're often prioritizing convenience over security considerations