The point: Over 30 water utilities in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack on operational technology systems.
Hackers have attacked more than 30 municipal water supply utilities in Minnesota in a coordinated assault. The state IT agency MNIT has activated its crisis response capabilities statewide.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) responded after a cyberattack on more than 30 community water systems in the state. The coordinated attack targeted critical infrastructure operations responsible for water supply.
MNIT immediately activated its cybersecurity incident response capabilities in full scope. This indicates the seriousness of the threat and signals coordinated effort between federal and state levels to defend against operational technology (OT) attacks on critical infrastructure.
Such coordinated attacks on water utilities carry particular significance from the perspective of the NIS2 Directive and KRITIS regulations, as water supply is classified as an essential service. CISOs must exercise heightened vigilance regarding OT infrastructures and review their prioritization of water systems – including network segmentation, monitoring, and incident response preparedness.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com · Published 29 July 2026
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