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CyberScoop
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August 06, 2026 at 19:10 UTC
Despite federal warnings, thousands of U.S. industrial controllers used in water systems remain exposed online
By Greg Otto
AI Summary
An internet scan of industrial control systems found 4,400 exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) connected directly to the internet, including 22 in cities that have recently been targeted in water system cyberattacks. This persistence of exposed OT infrastructure — despite repeated federal warnings — underscores the gap between policy guidance and operational security in the water utility sector.
Relevance score: 75.0/100
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