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Municipal Water System Attacks Spotlight Insecure Industrial Systems

Cyberattacks on municipal water systems have exposed widespread vulnerabilities in industrial automation, according to a Forbes report by Bill Curtis. The attacks highlight the urgent need for affected organizations to implement security measures to protect critical infrastructure.

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Municipal Water System Attacks Spotlight Insecure Industrial Systems
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By Bill Curtis, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationCyberattacks are sobering reminders of vulnerabilities common in industrial automation, but there are steps the affected organizations can take to secure their systems.

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