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Stories About Cybersecurity

News Briefs: New San Francisco Apartment Building Targeting Water Reuse
Online Exclusives
January 22, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released an Emergency Directive and Activity Alert addressing critical Microsoft vulnerabilities
Water Treatment Vulnerabilities Exposed Via Simulated Ransomware Attack
Water Treatment Vulnerabilities Exposed Via Simulated Ransomware Attack
Online Exclusives
March 02, 2017
Georgia Tech researchers are highlighting vulnerabilities in the control systems of water and wastewater treatment facilities by using ransomware.
Is Your Treatment Plant Secure? These Student Hackers Don't Think So
Is Your Treatment Plant Secure? These Student Hackers Don't Think So
Online Exclusives
January 09, 2017
A computer network security competition pits students against a miniature wastewater treatment plant in an effort to expose cybersecurity problems in the nation's infrastructure.
AWWA Letter Urges Trump to Prioritize Water Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
December 05, 2016
The American Water Works Association is asking President-elect Donald Trump and the new administration to work with it on water infrastructure financing and cybersecurity.
NRWA Announces Programs to Support Small Water Utilities
Online Exclusives
May 05, 2015
Here's How To Fend Off DDoS Attacks – An Insidious Form Of Cyber-Vandalism
Here's How To Fend Off DDoS Attacks – An Insidious Form Of Cyber-Vandalism
Editorial
November 17, 2014
Water and wastewater facilities are increasingly threatened by an insidious form of cyber attack. Here’s some advice on how to prepare for and fight off the threat.
Beyond Firewalls
Beyond Firewalls
Editorial
August 14, 2014
The critical nature of water and wastewater facilities demands more stringent protection of control systems to prevent malicious damage from hackers.
Hackers Test Water Treatment Plant Vulnerabilities
Hackers Test Water Treatment Plant Vulnerabilities
Online Exclusives
April 14, 2014
Is the (Windows XP) Sky Falling?
Online Exclusives
April 08, 2014
Windows XP SP3 reached end of life on April 8. Continuing to run that operating system can put your facility at greater risk of cyber-attack.
AWWA Guidance Helps Water Utilities Guard Against Cyber Attacks
Online Exclusives
February 17, 2014