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Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?

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Summary

A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.

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<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/8239x5493+0+0/resize/8239x5493!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2F07%2Fd4eff6414dcfb0ba5e6c807d4d15%2Fap26211784665247.jpg' alt='A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's late last month, state officials said.'/>A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.

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