US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI

CISA, FBI, and NSA warn that hackers are actively targeting Siemens S7 programmable logic controllers used in water and wastewater systems across the U.S.; attackers—reported as suspected Iranian hackers—are using AI to generate exploit scripts that locate and exploit internet-connected or out-of-date PLCs, leading to reported intrusions in multiple states and potential risks of downtime, safety incidents, and equipment damage.