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China-nexus ORB networks abuse IoT devices to hide attacker activity, Mandiant warns

ICS systems maker Rockwell Automation calls on users to take steps to secure their equipment and reminds them that there is no reason to ever have its hardware connected to the public internet, as it tracks an increase in global threat activity

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe

The EPA says nations including Russia, China and Iran are actively seeking the ability to disable critical U.S. infrastructure.

The EPA said about 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the past year violated standards meant to protect cyberattacks.

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe

The agency on Monday issued an alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protection the nation's drinking water.

The agency on Monday issued an alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protection the nation's drinking water.

EPA did not say how many cyber incidents have occurred in recent years, and the number of attacks known to be successful so far is few. The agency has issued nearly 100 enforcement actions since 2020 regarding risk assessments and emergency response, but said that's a small snapshot of the threats water systems face.

EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water utilities and urges immediate action to protect drinking water; about 70% of utilities inspected are in violation.