In 2021, a malicious actor hacked into a water treatment facility in Florida and increased the level of lye, an ingredient used in soap and fertilizer in the water, by over 11,000 percent. Fortunately, an operator noticed the intrusion. That attack was a wakeup call.
Markey emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity after a significant water treatment facility hack.
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