Hackers hit water plants in 12 states. Nobody used a zero-day.

Preview text: It took less than two weeks. Kentucky utilities are on the same list.

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Commonwealth SentinelHackers hit water plants in 12 states. Nobody used a zero-day.

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Preview text: It took less than two weeks. Kentucky utilities are on the same list.
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