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U.S. Probes Suspected Iranian Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems

U.S. investigators are examining whether Iran was behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week. The assessment is preliminary, and there were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.

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Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.

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U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems

Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.

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