Largest water utility company in the US says it was targeted by a cyberattack
The Camden, New Jersey-based utility company said it became aware of "unauthorized activity" in their computer networks and systems last Thursday.
NBC Los Angeles
NJ's American Water – largest water utility in US – is targeted by cyberattack
The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. Stream Los ...
UPI
American Water, Essential to merge as utility worth $40B
Oct. 27 (UPI) --American Water Works and Essential Utilities on Monday announced their board of directors approved an all-stock merger to serve 17 states -- with a market capitalization of $40 billion ...
Cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure keep happening. How worried should we be?
Hacking attacks on America's critical infrastructure are part of global brinkmanship that is becoming more and more heated, experts say.
What American Water-Essentials deal critics have to say about the merger
When a publicly traded company says it’s been sold, its stock typically rises because the buyer offers its shareholders a premium to the recent market price. The buyer’s stock slips — at least at ...