Fact Check: Hackers attacked water systems in at least 12 U.S. states, with the Cyber Avengers, linked to the IR...

Claim: Hackers attacked water systems in at least 12 U.S. states, with the Cyber Avengers, linked to the IRGC, claiming responsibility.

Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)

Explanation: According to CBS News, cyberattacks on water systems were reported in at least 12 U.S. states, possibly linked to Iran-backed hackers (CBS News). The Cyber Avengers, a group with ties to Iran, claimed responsibility for these attacks, as reported by KSTP (KSTP). The Cyber Avengers are linked to the IRGC, as confirmed by CISA, which states that IRGC-affiliated cyber actors have exploited systems in multiple sectors, including U.S. water systems (CISA). The evidence from these sources directly sup...