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FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
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FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

  • By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press
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Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.” Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. Minnesota IT Services said Thursday that the investigation into the attacks that happened on Sunday and Monday was continuing, and that state officials had not identified who was behind them. There were no reports that residents had been impacted by the attacks.

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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Minnesota governor for cyberattacks against the state. Cites no evidence

  • By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is claiming, without evidence, that recent cyberattacks in Minnesota were the fault of the state, including Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Authorities have not yet publicly named the source of the attacks. During a Cabinet meeting on Friday at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, Trump also repeated myriad false claims that have become part of his regular talking points about topics such as immigration, foreign conflicts and prescription drug prices.

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
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Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers

  • By JAMIE STENGLE and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press
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Authorities say cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota earlier this week. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. Minnesota IT Services said Thursday that the investigation into the attacks that happened on Sunday and Monday was continuing, and that state officials had not identified who was behind them. There were no reports that residents had been impacted by the attacks, though one city asked residents to conserve water for a couple hours while they tried to determine what was wrong.

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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

  • By SCOTT BAUER, CYBELE MAYES-OSTERMAN and JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press
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A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon's tornado in Winnebago County. Cities including Appleton and Menasha reported severe impacts, with roofs ripped off homes and vehicles flipped over. Menasha Police Chief Matt Albrecht said many businesses and homes were severely affected. Despite the destruction, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities. Emergency officials are still assessing the damage and searching the stricken area. The storm knocked out power to over 30,000 people, and authorities have opened a shelter for those displaced.