‘Foreign actors’ briefly hacked two small Colorado water utilities last month, state says
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Colorado authorities confirmed that foreign-based cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to two small water utilities in August, though fortunately caused no operational disruption. State officials emphasized that water treatment systems and quality remained unaffected throughout the breach. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, particularly among smaller municipal service providers lacking robust defensive measures against sophisticated international hacking operations.
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‘Foreign actors’ briefly hacked two small Colorado water utilities last month, state says
The governor’s office said that, to the state’s knowledge, “treatment processes and water quality were not impacted at either provider” affected by the August hacking incidents.
