Hack on a Texas water system may be the first of its kind by Russian hacking group

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Russian hackers caused a Texas town's water tank to overflow in a suspected hack earlier this year. Cybersecurity experts say the likely culprit is Sandworm, a Russian hacking group. The US earlier accused Sandworm of attacks on hospitals in Pennsylvania in 2017. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement In January, Russian hackers caused a small Texas town's water tank to overflow in what was a rare but worrying attack on US infrastructure. The Russian hacking group Sandworm is likely responsible for the attack on the water system in Muleshoe, Texas, the cyber-security firm Mandiant said on Wednesday. Mandiant called the group a "dynamic and operationally mature threat actor that is actively engaged in the full spectrum of espionage, attack, and influence operations." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .