Did Iran hack U.S. water systems? / Cyberwarfare abroad / Ukraine’s air defense gap
In the past week, seven U.S. states have reported cyberattacks on their water facilities.
Some in the cybersecurity industry suspect Iran was responsible. Is this a new element of the war between the two countries? And how big is the risk?
Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre about the role cyberwarfare plays in military conflicts. They also discuss the latest from Ukraine, where a diminishing supply of air defense weapons has been unable to deter Russian missiles.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis episode of NPR's *Sources and Methods* examines the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, focusing on attacks on U.S. water infrastructure linked to Iran, the resilience of Ukraine's defenses against Russia, and the stealthy threats posed by China. It also addresses the critical shortage of air defense systems in Ukraine and the emerging security risks associated with AI data centers.