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 highlights a significant cybersecurity incident in Florida as a warning for water system security.
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