# Iranian hackers allegedly breach US water utility systems

US officials are investigating suspected cyberattacks by Iranian state-linked hackers targeting American water utilities. The intrusions, which may have exploited insecure internet-connected equipment, raise serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to foreign adversaries.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/what-we-know-about-the-alleged-iranian-hacks-on-u-s-water-utilities/) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:04:32 +0000