Hackers targeted operational technology (OT) systems at two private water utilities in Colorado in late August, apparently attempting to cause disruptions. Few technical details are available, but it seems the attackers targeted industrial control systems (ICS) at the water utilities, which serve fewer than 200 people. A spokesperson for Colorado Governor Jared Polis told The Denver Post [paywalled] that the attackers changed equipment settings, disabled remote access and alarms, and altered pumping cycles. However, the disruptions were brief and did not affect water services or public safety. The Colorado governor’s office has not named the affected utilities or said who is behind the attack, describing the attacker only as “foreign actors.”

Full report : Foreign hackers breached two Colorado water utilities last month, Gov. Polis’ office says.