Iranian-linked hacker group Handala claims breach of California water utility billing data
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Lois Henry
Summary
An Iranian-linked hacker group called Handala claims to have breached water billing systems in Bakersfield, Visalia, and Chico, California, accessing customer billing data. The group posted images of a CalWater customer bill on Iranian state-affiliated media. CalWater has stated there is no evidence that water production or delivery systems were compromised, and that billing data access does not affect water quality or supply. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity concerns around critical infrastructure and water utilities.
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CalWater reports no signs of compromise to water production or delivery systems
Image of purported bill to a Chico CalWater customer that an Iranian-linked group claims to have hacked
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