Wednesday, 23 September

Wednesday, 23 September2026

Stolen Passwords Put More Than 1,700 U.S. Water Providers at Risk of Hacking

By TechShots Studio
Stolen Passwords Put More Than 1,700 U.S. Water Providers at Risk of Hacking
New research from SpyCloud found that stolen credentials from password-stealing malware exposed 1,787 U.S. water and wastewater organizations, with at least 250 appearing to have credentials that could access operational systems controlling pumps and water flows. One compromised technology provider exposed credentials linked to 167 utilities, highlighting a major cybersecurity risk for critical infrastructure.

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