As Chinese cybercrimes continue to threaten American infrastructure, a recent “60 Minutes” report revealed that Littleton, a small town in Massachusetts, was caught in the crossfire.

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From Boston.com:

In the report aired on the CBS newsmagazine show Sunday, Oct. 12, Nick Lawler, the general manager of Littleton’s electric and water provider, tells “60 Minutes” that the FBI notified him that China had hacked into their utility network — which controls the chemicals in drinking water — in November 2023.

Luckily, the FBI caught China before it had operational control of the system.

“If you are willing to go after a small water provider in Littleton, Massachusetts, what other target is off the list?” asked Former National Security Agency Director Gen. Tim Haugh on “60 Minutes.”

Boston.com notes that Littleton’s water provider was only one of 200 utilities that had been compromised by Chinese hackers. The FBI found that New York City’s transit authority, gas pipeline operations, Houston’s port, and major telecom companies had also been targeted.

Littleton reportedly had to spend $50,000 to rebuild its network after the attack. But the Chinese hacker threat could affect more than just finances. According to Haugh, in the event of a conflict with the U.S., China could use similar attacks to take away resources and cause distractions.

This is not the first time China has targeted critical American infrastructure. As hackers continue with their attacks, let’s pray for stronger cybersecurity in our nation!

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(Excerpt from Boston.com. Photo Credit: Tunvarat Pruksachat/Getty Images)