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Turn Out the Lights, the Cyber Attack Is Over. Not Quite

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Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible.

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EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

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In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, said he worries the EPA's actions do not go far enough. water systems often lag behind.