Iran-linked hackers accused of cyberattack that shut down British power plant
Who / What / Where / When
Who
What
- Hackers linked to Iran blamed for a cyberattack on a British power plant.
- The incident shut down a small-scale energy generator for four days.
- UK officials say there was no risk to the wider energy system.
- NCSC notes increased hostile-state targeting of Britain’s critical infrastructure.
- UK-US defensive operations from British bases were discussed amid tensions.
Where
Unknown (outlet HQ)
topics: Cybersecurity, Energy, Politics · language: eng
topics: Cybersecurity, Energy, Politics · language: eng
When
published 23 Aug, 09:59Z
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https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/08/23/iran-linked-hackers-accused-of-cyberattack-that-shut-down-british-power-plant/
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