Claim: A successful cyber attack on a water utility does not need to poison the water to be dangerous; it can disrupt operations and affect public safety.
Verdict: Correct (92% confidence)
Explanation: According to CNN, cyberattacks on water systems have raised safety concerns without necessarily contaminating the water, confirming that such attacks can disrupt operations and affect public safety. Darktrace also supports this by stating that successful attacks can lead to system shutdowns and widespread panic, even without water contamination. OffGridSurvival reports that recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems did not contaminate drinking water but still posed significant operational c...