Caution Over Water System Hacks

Several states are receiving national attention because of municipalities whose water system controls have been hacked. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss said he understands that the cybersecurity of Cumberland’s water system has been checked and is secure. City resident David Biser shared details of how hackers break into water systems and lock out operators during Tuesday’s council meeting…

“Thankfully, the water itself was not damaged in any way, but any systems connected to the internet, the attackers are able to access—change passwords, locked out the water supply employees.”