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Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Michael Kosnar, Ben Goggin and Daniel Arkin | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency are investigating these incidents.
A warning has been issued to utilities across the country about attempts to disrupt water infrastructure. This comes after reports of malicious activity affecting water operations in several states. The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency are investigating these incidents.
They have not released the names of the states where the cyberattacks occurred. Further information about these incidents can be found through official announcements from the FBI and Environmental Protection Agency, which are investigating the matter and warning utilities to be vigilant.
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Category: government Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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