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Experts warn of growing threat after hackers hit New Jersey water utilities
['David Charns']
News – NBC10 Philadelphia
Hackers accessed monitoring systems at two New Jersey water departments but were unable to control water operations, officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure systems.
The Cape May Water and Sewer Department and the Woodbine Water Department were both affected by the incidents, officials said Thursday.
Hackers gained access to monitoring systems but did not breach computers that control water operations.
NBC News has reported that Iran is believed to be behind attacks affecting utilities in seven states, including New Jersey.
The proposal comes as federal officials continue to warn that water systems, power providers and other utilities remain attractive targets for foreign adversaries seeking to disrupt critical infrastructure.