Cybersecurity Expert Talks Recent Water System Hacks Clip: 8/13/2026 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. While officials restored them, cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups. Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors. Cybersecurity Expert Talks Recent Water System Hacks Clip: 8/13/2026 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. While officials restored them, cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups. Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback Where to Watch Chicago Tonight Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app. WTTW News Explains In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between. Providing Support for PBS.org Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship >> What appeared to be innocent malfunctions and municipal water systems could actually be something more serious at the end of July's several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia. Southern went offline while officials restored them. Cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups raising larger questions about the security of America's critical resources. Joining us now with more is Jacob Ron executive director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago and former acting principal cyber director under the Biden administration. Welcome back. Thanks for joining