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North Dakota water treatment plant reports March ransomware attack

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 06:00 PM UTC·Source: The Record

Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 07:13 PM UTC

Executive Summary

A water treatment plant in the city of Minot, North Dakota, was hit with ransomware but city officials said it continues to operate normally.

Analysis

A water treatment plant in the city of Minot, North Dakota, was hit with ransomware but city officials said it continues to operate normally.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Apr 1, 2026.

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