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Trump to Announce Free Cybersecurity Services for Water Facilities

8/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will announce free cybersecurity services for U.S. water facilities.
The National Cyber Director will pilot the program with Texas water utilities.
Over 100 water providers in 12 states were targeted starting July 26, 2026, using programmable logic controllers.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced bipartisan legislation to give water utilities AI detection tools.
CISA, FBI and EPA warned of a July rise in digital attacks on U.S. water facilities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will announce free cybersecurity services for U.S. water facilities.
The National Cyber Director will pilot the program with Texas water utilities.
Over 100 water providers in 12 states were targeted starting July 26, 2026, using programmable logic controllers.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced bipartisan legislation to give water utilities AI detection tools.
CISA, FBI and EPA warned of a July rise in digital attacks on U.S. water facilities.