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Cyberattack on Columbus Water Works monitoring systems

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Columbus Water Works detected and contained a cyberattack on July 27, 2026, affecting portions of its automated monitoring systems. Operators shifted to manual control, and officials reported no interruption to water service or drinking-water quality; the access method and responsible actor remain unknown.

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