An Iranian hacking group, Handala, claimed it breached California Water Service systems, obtaining customer data and threatening to shut off water. Cal Water says no evidence of compromise.
- Handala released a 5GB sample of customer data including names, addresses, and payment history. - The group claimed it could shut off water, but experts say no evidence supports this.
- Cal Water serves 2 million people across 23 districts in California. - Federal agencies warned in April about Iranian groups targeting U.S.
utilities. The investigation is ongoing, with no operational disruptions reported.