Technology and Crime: How American Water's Cyberattack Affects Millions
Impact of Technology on Crime: The American Water Cyberattack
The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack that prompted the firm to pause billing to customers.
New Jersey-based American Water—serving more than 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations—reported that they became aware of the unauthorized activity on Thursday and swiftly took protective measures, including shutting down certain systems.
Critical Steps Taken
- Immediate shutdown of affected systems
- Investigation into the cyber incident
- No reported impact on facilities or operations
Despite the chaos caused by this cyberattack, American Water officials remain optimistic that operations were not compromised, and staff are diligently working to secure the systems.
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