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The water utilities tag on WindowsForum.com covers cybersecurity threats and operational guidance for water and wastewater systems, with a focus on CISA alerts and federal advisories. Recent discussions highlight the targeting of internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) by cyber threat actors, which can lead to lockouts, equipment disconnection, and service disruptions like boil-water notices. The content emphasizes the importance of removing operational technology from direct internet exposure and using VPNs or gateway devices for remote access. This tag is relevant for IT professionals, security teams, and operators managing critical infrastructure, offering practical steps to mitigate risks and maintain system integrity.
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    CISA Warns Water Utilities to Remove Internet-Exposed PLCs

    CISA has warned that cyber threat actors are increasingly targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers in U.S. water and wastewater systems, changing passwords to lock out operators and altering IP addresses to disconnect equipment. The activity has already contributed to boil-water...