Iran’s not-so-secret weapon that’s capable of reaching the Chicago area

Cyberterrorism experts agree that Tehran is targeting city water systems by hacking into computers, already striking several communities in the Midwest.

FBI officials in the Midwest tell the NBC Chicago investigative team that in the past week there has been an increase in cyberattacks on water and wastewater sector facilities through vulnerable technology in water systems.

As of Monday, we now know of direct attacks in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Georgia, with experts telling us these are likely the first shots in a full-blown Iranian cyberattack on critical public utilities…

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