Cyberattack targets Aliquippa’s Municipal Water Authority

Julia Felton | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:03 a.m.

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The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was the victim of a cyberattack, but there has been no loss of water for its customers, U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio said.

Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, said federal officials are assisting in an investigation of the incident.

“Attacks on our critical infrastructure like water are unacceptable,” he wrote in a social media post. “I intend to push for a full investigation here and accountability for the attackers, and I will continue the important bipartisan work on the House Armed Services Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) Subcommittee to shore up America’s defenses.”

Federal officials are assisting the investigation, and I remain ready to help with federal agencies.

Attacks on our critical infrastructure like water are unacceptable.

— Congressman Chris Deluzio (@RepDeluzio) November 26, 2023

A statement from Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the agency “is aware of a reported intrusion into a Pennsylvania water utility,” TribLive news partner WTAE-TV reported.

“We are closely engaged with sector and interagency partners to understand this evolving situation and provide any necessary support or guidance,” the statement read. “Every organization potentially impacted by a cyber intrusion should immediately report to CISA or the FBI.”