A cyberattack in January linked to a Russia-affiliated group caused a water tank to overflow in a small Texas town, reports CNN. This incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks against critical utilities.
The cyberattack occurred in Muleshoe, while in at least two other north Texas towns, precautions were taken after suspicious activity was detected on their networks. Hackers reportedly gained access to a remote login system and caused the water tank to overflow for about 30 to 35 minutes before Mulshoe officials were able to switch to manual operations.
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