Cyberattacks on water systems investigated in NJ amid broader national concernsEWING TWP, N.J. (WPVI) -- Cyberattacks on municipal water systems have been confirmed in seven states, including New Jersey, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the potential role of foreign actors. Iran is thought to be behind recent attacks affecting municipal water systems, including two in New Jersey. "Why choose a water infrastructure to attack?" "Well," said D'Ovidio, "the water infrastructure creates mass hysteria." There have been no confirmations of anyone being sickened or injured due to hacking activity to water systems.