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Despite federal warnings, thousands of U.S. industrial controllers used in water systems remain exposed online

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Executive Summary

A scan of internet-connected industrial equipment found 4,400 exposed PLCs, including 22 in cities recently targeted by water system attacks. The post Despite federal warnings, thousands of U.S. industrial controllers used in water systems remain exposed online appeared first on CyberScoop .

Analysis

A scan of internet-connected industrial equipment found 4,400 exposed PLCs, including 22 in cities recently targeted by water system attacks. The post Despite federal warnings, thousands of U.S. industrial controllers used in water systems remain exposed online appeared first on CyberScoop .
Source Attribution

Originally published by CyberScoop on Aug 6, 2026.

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