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Threat to water supply from cyber attacks still underestimated

Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on remote controls – if they are compromised, the consequences could be catastrophic

[datensicherheit.de, 03/29/2025] As the basis of all life, water is undisputedly one of the most valuable resources of all – and as such is increasingly at risk: „So it’s no wonder that the water supply is also increasingly becoming the target of criminal activity,“ warns Marco Eggerling, Global CISO at Check Point Software. Water treatment plants and distribution systems are dependent on remote control – if they are compromised, the results could be catastrophic: „The consequences are contamination, supply interruptions and risks to public health!“ weiterlesen…