Deluge of Threats to Water Utilities: Securing Operational Technology Against Cyberattacks

This report describes rising cyber threats to water and wastewater utilities, focusing on activity by the People’s Cyber Army and other pro‑Russian hacktivists that target internet‑exposed operational technology (ICS/HMI/SCADA) — often via exposed VNC and similar remote access — causing operational disruptions (e.g., forcing manual operations), environmental risk, and public‑health consequences, with CISA and CRIL warnings urging improved OT security.