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Klobuchar Statement on Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems

Klobuchar Statement on Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems

Today Klobuchar spoke to U.S. National Cyber Director and Minnesota native Sean Cairncross and Minnesota Mayors about the Cyberattacks

July 31, 2026

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after receiving a briefing on the cyberattacks on Minnesota municipal water systems.

"Today I spoke with U.S. National Cyber Director and Minnesota native Sean Cairncross about the recent cyberattacks impacting Minnesota municipal water facilities. Director Cairncross confirmed that at this point there are no effects on services.

"I have also talked to several mayors whose communities have been impacted by the attacks. I want to thank federal, state, and local law enforcement, including the FBI, for their work on the investigation of the cyberattacks against Minnesota's water infrastructure.

"While the investigation is still ongoing, the FBI and EPA are warning utilities that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure, and that the hackers targeted specific brands of control systems used by municipal water utilities.

"Director Cairncross and I discussed updated technology, recognizing that resources are an issue for so many communities, not just in Minnesota but across the country.

"I will continue to advocate for strong federal, state, and local coordination to immediately investigate and stop cyberattacks as well as for updated technology to secure our critical infrastructure from cyber threats."

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