Live signal · US · Detected 1 month ago

cyberattack is attracting unusual attention.

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500+Approximate traffic bucket

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WITT Attention Index for cyberattack in US. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Aug 4, 13:20 UTC	200+	47.6
Aug 4, 13:30 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 4, 13:40 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 4, 13:50 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 4, 14:00 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 4, 14:10 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 4, 14:20 UTC	500+	60.4

What we know right now

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Coverage attached to the public signal

Kash Patel urges vigilance after Minnesota water system cyberattacks, FBI 'securing data'KATU
US water facilities targeted by âmalicious cyber actorsâ â whoâs to blame?the Guardian
What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 statesPBS
Water cyberattack hits at least 7 statesFox News
At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources sayABC News
US water systems hit with MAJOR cyberattacksFox News
Officials warn of Iranian hacking threat to US water systems | Fox News VideoFox News
Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI saysNBC News