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Russian Actors Target Water Systems in Norway and Poland

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On August 13, 2025, Norwegian authorities attributed an April 2025 cyberattack on a dam to Russian hackers. The attack opened a flood gate, releasing 500 liters of water per second for about four hours. This incident highlights the vulnerability of water systems and their potential use in geopolitical conflicts. Poland also reported a similar attack on a large city's water supply, which it attributed to Russian actors. The incidents underscore the increasing targeting of water utilities by nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists. Water systems, often underfunded and poorly secured, are attractive targets for disruptive and destructive cyberattacks. The DEF CON Franklin initiative aims to address these security gaps by pairing volunteer cybersecurity experts with small water utilities.

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  1. 15.08.2025 16:00 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 1mo ago

    Russian Actors Target Water Systems in Norway and Poland

    On August 13, 2025, Norwegian authorities attributed an April 2025 cyberattack on a dam to Russian hackers. The attack opened a flood gate, releasing 500 liters of water per second for about four hours. Poland also reported a similar attack on a large city's water supply, attributed to Russian actors. These incidents highlight the increasing targeting of water utilities by nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists, underscoring the vulnerability of water systems and their potential use in geopolitical conflicts.

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  • On April 2025, Russian hackers targeted a dam in Norway, opening a flood gate and releasing 500 liters of water per second for about four hours.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Norwegian authorities attributed the attack to Russian hackers, highlighting the vulnerability of water systems in geopolitical conflicts.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Poland reported a similar attack on a large city's water supply, also attributed to Russian actors.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Water utilities are increasingly targeted by nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists due to their critical infrastructure status and often poor security.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • The DEF CON Franklin initiative pairs volunteer cybersecurity experts with small water utilities to address security vulnerabilities.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • In the first quarter of 2025, 19% of water utilities surveyed by the Water ISAC suffered a cybersecurity incident.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • A Chinese threat group maintained persistence on a water and power utility network in Massachusetts for over 300 days.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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