US Water Supply Targeted by Russian Hackers: Report

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US Water Supply Targeted by Russian Hackers: Report

US Water Supply Targeted by Russian Hackers: A hacking group connected to the Russian military has been identified as responsible for cyberattacks on water systems in the United States, Poland, and France, signaling a possible escalation by Moscow to target adversaries’ infrastructure.

Quick Facts

  • The hacking group, known as Sandworm, is linked to the Russian military intelligence agency GRU and has been involved in cyberattacks on water systems in the US, Poland, and France.
  • Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm owned by Google Cloud, discovered that Sandworm has connections with several pro-Russia hacktivist groups, including the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), which claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on water systems.
  • The group’s aggressive manipulation of operational technology systems and its ties to Moscow’s war aims in Ukraine have raised concerns about the security of US water facilities.

A hacking group known as Sandworm, identified as Unit 74455 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, has been linked to cyberattacks on water systems in the United States, Poland, and France. The group is connected to several pro-Russia hacktivist groups, including the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), which has claimed responsibility for recent cyberattacks on water systems.

Sandworm’s aggressive manipulation of operational technology systems and its ties to Moscow’s war aims in Ukraine have raised concerns about the security of US water facilities. The group’s activities point to a possible escalation by Moscow to target adversaries’ infrastructure, with cybersecurity firm Mandiant warning about the group’s reckless behavior in targeting the United States.

The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency have urged US governors to enhance cybersecurity defenses on water facilities, following a history of hacking incidents targeting the US water supply. Experts have emphasized the need for heightened vigilance to protect critical infrastructure from potential cyber threats.


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