Hackers Hijack Industrial Control System at US Water Utility

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Hackers Hijack Industrial Control System at US Water Utility

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I noticed this in SecurityWeek over the weekend:

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania has confirmed that hackers took control of a system associated with a booster station over the weekend, but said there was no risk to the water supply.

The company provides water and sewer services to more than 6,600 customers in Aliquippa and portions of Hopewell, Raccoon and Potter Townships.

A representative of the water utility told KDKA-TV that the compromised system is associated with a booster station that monitors and regulates water pressure for Raccoon and Potter Townships.
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Hackers Hijack Industrial Control System at US Water Utility
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