Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say

The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July. A small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack. The government said that at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system, but the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has contacted power companies to advise them about the risk of cyber attacks [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say Aug 23, 2026

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