The FBI, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have not officially attributed a series of cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems to Iran, although there is a general consensus among officials that Iran is likely involved. Despite this, former President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he believes Governor Tim Walz is to blame, asserting that he does not think the attacks are linked to Iran. Trump's remarks followed an FBI warning indicating that cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure are expanding to other states. In Minnesota, at least 30 community water systems have been targeted.
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Trump Suggests Governor Walz is Responsible for Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is responsible for recent cyberattacks on the state's water systems, despite a consensus among federal agencies that Iran is likely behind the attacks. The FBI has warned that these cyberattacks are spreading to other states, with at least 30 community water systems in Minnesota being targeted.
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Trump Suggests Governor Walz is Responsible for Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems