Russian hackers behind cyberattacks on Texas water utilities

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Key Points:

• Russian hackers targeted Texas water utilities in the Panhandle in January, causing one system to overflow.
• The attacks were linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group known as CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn.

Recent cyberattacks on Texas water utilities in small towns in the rural Panhandle have been linked to Russian hackers, specifically a shadowy Russian hacktivist group called CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn. These attacks resulted in one water system overflowing in a small Texas town in January. The attempted hacks in Hale Center and Muleshoe were thwarted as officials manually operated the systems following multiple attempts to breach their firewalls. Experts believe that the group behind the attacks could be working with or part of a Russian military hacking unit, based on previous cyber warfare activities. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are currently investigating the incidents, and authorities warn that U.S. public utilities remain vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks. As a response to the growing threat, the EPA and White House officials have urged governors to assess cybersecurity measures and prepare for potential cyberattacks on the water supply.