Metro Atlanta water system hit by cyberattack possibly linked to Iran

Clayton County officials said Monday they experienced a temporary water service disruption last week, which could be part of a string of suspected cyberattacks that have struck municipal water systems across the country.

The news comes after the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that “malicious cyber actors” had hit water utilities in seven states in recent days. Local officials in Minnesota and Michigan have since confirmed their states were affected, but neither Georgia nor federal officials would confirm that Peach State water systems were among the targets.

It was also not immediately clear who was behind the cyberattacks.

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