Reports: Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant
British officials said the outage lasted four days and did not threaten the wider electricity system, while energy chiefs received new security guidance.
- Iranian-Affiliated hackers forced a British power generator to shut down for four days last month, marking the first successful cyberattack of its kind on the UK power network.
- Sources confirmed the targeted facility is a "small-scale energy generator" that posed no risk to the wider grid while staff fought to bring it back online.
- A Government spokesperson stated the UK has a "highly resilient energy system" and confirmed officials work closely with the energy sector to ensure security standards.
- Following the attack, the Government briefed energy company executives and issued written guidance to businesses, while the National Cyber Security Centre continues monitoring serious cyber incidents.
- Earlier this year, National Cyber Security Centre head Richard Horne warned that hostile states including Iran frequently target Britain, prompting development of a national AI cyber shield.
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