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Targeted Attacks on Water Systems in Norway, Poland, and the US

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Critical water infrastructure in Norway, Poland, and the US has been targeted by cyberattacks. On August 13, Norway's counter-intelligence agency attributed an April attack on a dam to Russian hackers, who opened a flood gate for four hours. Poland also blamed Russia for a recent attack on a major city's water supply. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of water systems and their potential use in geopolitical conflicts. The attacks underscore the increasing focus of nation-state actors on critical infrastructure, with water systems being particularly vulnerable due to outdated technology and limited security budgets. The DEF CON Franklin initiative aims to address this by pairing cybersecurity experts with small water utilities.

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  1. 15.08.2025 16:00 📰 1 articles

    Norway and Poland Water Systems Attacked by Russian Actors

    On August 13, 2025, Norway's counter-intelligence agency attributed an April 2025 attack on a dam to Russian hackers, who opened a flood gate for four hours. Poland also blamed Russia for a recent attack on a major city's water supply. These incidents underscore the vulnerability of water systems and their potential use in geopolitical conflicts.

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  • On April 2025, a dam in Norway was compromised by Russian hackers, allowing 500 liters of water per second to be released for four hours.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • The attack on Norway's dam was attributed to Russian hackers, aiming to exert influence and create fear.

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  • Poland also experienced a cyberattack on a major city's water supply, which was attributed to Russian actors.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Water and wastewater systems in the US have faced increased cybersecurity pressures, with 19% of utilities reporting incidents in Q1 2025.

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

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Water systems are often vulnerable due to outdated firmware, default passwords, and exposed remote network services.

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  • The DEF CON Franklin initiative pairs cybersecurity experts with small water utilities to address cyber vulnerabilities.

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  • States like Hawaii and New York are developing strategies to secure and monitor water infrastructure using federal grants and regulations.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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  • Implementing the SANS 5 Critical Controls for ICS Cybersecurity can help utilities reduce risks and build resilient defenses.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:00
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