Cyberattacks hit U.S. water systems in at least 12 states

Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems have been reported in at least a dozen states, with officials investigating possible links to Iran-backed hackers, according to sources familiar with the matter. The attacks targeted dozens of systems in the past week. President Trump has cast blame elsewhere, though reports do not specify the target of his blame.

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U.S. officials are investigating hacks into the country's water systems that could be linked to Iran. Nicole Sganga has more.

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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran

Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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What to know about U.S. water systems hacks that could be linked to Iran

U.S. officials are investigating hacks into the country's water systems that could be linked to Iran. Nicole Sganga has more.

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Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War?

Dozens of U.S. water systems have been the targets of cyberattacks in the past week. Our reporter Dustin Volz explains how Iranian hackers are suspected, and how President Trump has cast blame elsewhere.

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