US joins global effort to secure infrastructure after cyberattacks increase. Cooperation needed to identify and disrupt foreign hacker groups targeting water systems. Nations should also harden defenses and increase monitoring of industrial control systems. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The letter to governors cites potential for "significant costs on affected communities" from cyberattacks on water infrastructure. EPA leads federal efforts to ensure resilience of water sector against growing cyber threats. Nations must work to protect critical utilities from hackers.

The Biden administration warns states of ongoing cyber threats from hackers linked to Iran and China against water systems across America. EPA and National Security Advisor say "disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems" with potential to disrupt clean drinking water.