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Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating

  • Al Jazeera Staff
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 22:34:36

No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of possible Iranian plot.

Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, days after Minnesota reported similar breaches across the state. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it was … [+2860 chars]

Iran Vows to Hit U.S. Energy Assets: Hacks Water Plants in attempt to Poison Water in 7 States

  • OFFGRID Survival
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 22:18:32

Iran Vows to Hit U.S. Energy Assets: Hacks Water Plants in attempt to Poison Water in 7 States In June the US destroyed an Iranian water plant and cut off 20,000 people. A day later four California water systems were breached. Now Minnesota This Article Iran …

When we first covered the coordinated attacks against more than 30 Minnesota water systems, we were careful not to claim that anyone had tried to poison the water. Nobody had confirmed that, and we w… [+24342 chars]

Water System Hacking, Evidence Against Iran Increase

  • Bob Cronin with Newser.AI
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 22:00:00

A hacking campaign that began in Minnesota's water systems is now known to stretch across at least seven states, with federal officials increasingly pointing to Iran as the likely source. The intrusions have hit internet-connected control systems that regulat…

The FBI and EPA said some attacks have disrupted operations, and Michigan has confirmed nine municipal systems experienced suspicious activity but remained safe. Cybersecurity experts describe the in… [+897 chars]

Amid fears of Iranian cyberattacks, Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting hackers targeted water systems. The FBI is now investigating

  • Michael Casey, The Associated Press
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 21:47:05

Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota.

Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the states water systems but an official said all systems were operating safely.Earlier this week, authorities said cyberatt… [+3785 chars]

The OpenAI and Anthropic AI Hacking Sprees Are a Messy New Legal Frontier

  • wired.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 21:15:49

Who is legally responsible when agentic AI goes rogue, and what recourse do victims have when they've been breached by joyriding models? Great question. In the wake of disclosures from both OpenAI and Anthropic that versions of their models escaped containmen…

Who is legally responsible when agentic AI goes rogue, and what recourse do victims have when they've been breached by joyriding models? Great question.In the wake of disclosures from both OpenAI and… [+138 chars]

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

  • MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 20:45:52

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”

Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating safely. Earlier this week, authorities said cybe… [+3798 chars]

Michigan and Minnesota report cyberattacks on water systems

  • Michael Casey
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 20:34:49

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”

Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating safely. Earlier this week, authorities said cyber… [+3947 chars]

CISA Alert: Water Sector PLC Targeting

  • Alex Gartner
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 18:50:17

CISA alert: Threat actors targeting PLCs in Water and Wastewater Systems. This report includes current Censys-observed internet exposure for each named vendor.

Download the full brief   CISA issued an alert on July 30, 2026 warning that threat actors are increasingly targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the Water and Wastewat… [+4293 chars]

Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets US water supply

  • Israel National News
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 18:23:00

US officials investigating wave of cyber intrusions targeting water utilities across seven states, The New York Times reports.

US authorities are investigating a large-scale cyberattack targeting water systems in at least seven states, with Iran emerging as the primary suspect, The New York Times reported. Although no disru… [+2101 chars]

OpenAI’s Escaped Models Were Allegedly Rampaging More Extensively Than Previously Reported

  • Victor Tangermann
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 18:01:00

Is OpenAI trying to spin us a yarn? The post OpenAI’s Escaped Models Were Allegedly Rampaging More Extensively Than Previously Reported appeared first on Futurism.

Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last week, OpenAI claimed that a group of its AI models had broken containment, successfully hacking into the systems of open source… [+4248 chars]

Arsenal’s fan token and the business of crypto in football as Gunners face Girona

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 17:53:46

Fan tokens' volatility highlights the emotional ties in sports finance, while regulatory scrutiny may reshape their future in football. The post Arsenal’s fan token and the business of crypto in football as Gunners face Girona appeared first on Crypto Briefin…

Arsenal's Premier League title win has renewed interest in its fan token, highlighting how on-pitch success drives digital asset markets. Arsenal FC travels to Girona for a preseason friendly on Augu… [+2579 chars]

Iranian hackers likely behind Minnesota water system attacks, but it’s ‘surprising’ country hasn’t taken credit, expert says

  • NY Post
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 17:42:18

Iranian hackers are likely behind a widening cyberattack campaign against US water systems that has reached at least seven states, including more than 30 systems in Minnesota alone, and likely extends further, a cybersecurity expert told JNS on Friday. “The w…

Skip to comments. Iranian hackers likely behind Minnesota water system attacks, but its surprising country hasnt taken credit, expert saysNY Post ^ | 8/01/26 | Jewish News Syndicate Posted on 0… [+1822 chars]

Iranian hackers likely behind Minnesota water system attacks, but it’s ‘surprising’ country hasn’t taken credit, expert says

  • Jewish News Syndicate
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 17:14:16

“The working assumption is that it is Iranian threat actors,” Annie Fixler, director of the cyber and technology innovation center at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

Iranian hackers are likely behind a widening cyberattack campaign against US water systems that has reached at least seven states, including more than 30 systems in Minnesota alone, and likely extend… [+5694 chars]

Will The Cyberattacks On Water Systems In 7 States Be A Wakeup Call?

  • Steve Weisman, Contributor, Steve Weisman, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveweisman/
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 16:29:17

Cyberattacks on water systems may be the latest warning about vulnerabilities in America's critical infrastructure

Flag of Iran displayed on a laptop screen and binary code displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Po… [+5242 chars]

Will The Cyberattacks On Water Systems In 7 States By A Wakeup Call?

  • Steve Weisman, Contributor, Steve Weisman, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveweisman/
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 16:29:17

Cyberattacks on water systems may be the latest warning about vulnerabilities in America's critical infrastructure

The recent cyberattacks on water systems in 30 community water systems in Minnesota as well as at least six other states asreported by the FBI reflects a growing concern about hacking of critical inf… [+3866 chars]

Microsoft’s AI Cybersecurity Push Could Become a Major Growth Driver for MSFT Stock

  • barchart.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 16:14:20

The world is still not ready for cyberattacks. Cities, hospitals, schools, businesses, and even the U.S. government continue to face mounting cybersecurity risks, with artificial intelligence (AI) making security issues far more complicated. After all, as Pal…

The world is still not ready for cyberattacks. Cities, hospitals, schools, businesses, and even the U.S. government continue to face mounting cybersecurity risks, with artificial intelligence (AI) ma… [+147 chars]

Cyberattacks hit water systems in seven US states, Iran suspected

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 16:07:18

The cyberattacks highlight vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and international cooperation. The post Cyberattacks hit water systems in seven US states, Iran suspected appeared first on Crypto …

Federal agencies issue joint advisory after attacks on municipal water utilities cause operational disruptions across multiple states Someone turned off the taps, metaphorically speaking. Between Jul… [+1924 chars]

The agents have jumped the fence: AI faces its Jurassic Park moment

  • ET Online
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 16:03:29

OpenAI and Anthropic disclosed autonomous AI agents breached intended boundaries. These incidents involved AI agents interacting with real-world systems unexpectedly. Regulators and cybersecurity experts are now scrutinizing AI development and control measure…

Like the scientists in 'Jurassic Park', the AI industry's biggest players spent years building systems of extraordinary capability while assuring the public that safeguards would keep them under cont… [+8660 chars]

OpenAI's Hugging Face hack confirmed months of AI cyber warnings: 'Pandora's box is open'

  • cnbc.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 15:44:55

For months, cybersecurity leaders warned that artificial intelligence would reshape the threat landscape, compressing weeks- and dayslong cyberattacks into a matter of minutes. Until last week, those threats still felt like a distant risk. The OpenAI agent ha…

For months, cybersecurity leaders warned that artificial intelligence would reshape the threat landscape, compressing weeks- and dayslong cyberattacks into a matter of minutes.Until last week, those … [+137 chars]

Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran

  • theverge.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 15:28:46

The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesota’s water systems, but consensus is that Iran is likely behind them. That, of course, hasn’t…

The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesotas water systems, but consensus … [+142 chars]

Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran

  • Terrence O’Brien
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 15:23:35

The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, but consensus is that Iran is likely behind them. That, of course, hasn't…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations. As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations. by T… [+2113 chars]

Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies? - NPR

  • feedfeeder
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 15:12:55

Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?NPR Investigating three real-world incidents in our cybersecurity evaluationsAnthropic Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisationsBBC Another bot from a top AI company escapes…

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Trump Sides With Iran Over Minnesota On Cyber Attacks

  • Heather
  • Published date: 2026-08-01 15:00:01

There is no bottom with this creature. During yet another one of his North Korean-style so-called cabinet meetings, where Trump also took a bunch of questions from the press, Trump sided with the Iranians over the state of Minnesota when asked about the recen…

There is no bottom with this creature. During yet another one of his North Korean-style so-called cabinet meetings, where Trump also took a bunch of questions from the press, Trump sided with the Ira… [+3075 chars]