Cyberattack on Cape May County Water Systems Confirmed

• •Cyberattack detected on Cape May and Woodbine water systems with no service disruption.
• •Incident response teams activated, and no personal data was compromised.
• •Attack part of a wider trend affecting water utilities in multiple states.

On August 6, 2026, officials confirmed a cyberattack targeting the City of Cape May Water and Sewer Department and the Borough of Woodbine Water Department in New Jersey. The attack was detected on July 27, 2026, and involved unauthorized access to parts of their computer networks. Fortunately, there were no disruptions to water service or public safety, as both water systems continued to operate normally. The incident prompted immediate activation of incident response protocols, and cybersecurity specialists from the NJCCIC and federal agencies were engaged for investigation. No personal data was compromised, and the systems were secured with enhanced access controls. Authorities suspect that this attack may be part of a broader trend affecting water utilities across multiple states. Cape May officials are working closely with state and federal agencies to bolster defenses against future threats.