At least a dozen states have reported cyberattacks on their water systems, starting with Minnesota in late July. But other kinds of infrastructure – like hospitals or the energy sector – are also vulnerable, said Nikita Shah, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Water systems across a dozen states were targeted by cyberattacks in recent weeks. So far, the water has remained safe to drink, but the incidents have raised concerns about the possibility of future attacks.
Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Nikita Shah, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about other vulnerable infrastructure and the steps that states can take to strengthen cybersecurity.
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