Recent attempted cyberattacks targeting water systems in New Jersey are raising concerns among cybersecurity experts and prompting local utilities to remain vigilant, even though no attacks have been reported on North Carolina water systems.
The attempted attacks in New Jersey follow similar hacking attempts in several other states, including what officials described as a larger breach in Minnesota.
Experts said North Carolina municipalities are on high alert because water systems are typically managed at the local level rather than on a federal grid. They also said the recent incidents are part of a broader pattern of threats targeting U.S. water infrastructure…