CISA says that cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure targeted 100+ internet-exposed water and wastewater systems in July, largely attacking PLCs (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

CISA reports that more than 100 internet-exposed water and wastewater systems in the U.S. were targeted in July, with attackers focusing on PLCs that control industrial operations. For CIOs and technology leaders, this is a reminder that exposed OT assets can quickly become business-risk events, threatening service continuity, safety, regulatory standing, and public trust—not just data security.