Investigators looking into possible Iran connection in Minnesota water system hacks: US officials

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(WASHINGTON) — Federal and state authorities are investigating a series of coordinated cyberattacks at more than 30 water plants in Minnesota earlier this week. Authorities are looking into whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind the attacks, multiple U.S. officials told ABC News Thursday.

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