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Headline: US Water System May Be Vulnerable to Cyberattack by China, Russia and Iran
Caption: CNBC reports that the United States water system has been the target of a series of cyberattacks over the past few years. In response, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been forced to issue an alert warning that 70% of water systems do not comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. According to the EPA, some have “alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities,” including unchanged default passwords and former employees who retain access to vital systems.
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