Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Iran-linked hackers were blamed for a cyber-attack that shut a small British power generator for four days.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Cyber attack shut down small power plant”
Cyber attack shut down small power plant
Key points
- A small power plant was shut down during a cyber attack last month.
- DESNZ told power firms to be aware of cyber attack risks.
- The Telegraph linked the attack to hackers affiliated with the Iranian regime.
- The government said there was no risk to the wider energy system.
- The incident affected a small-scale generator for four days.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant”
- SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan TimesSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times
“UK power plant shuts down for 4 days after suspected cyber attack from Iran: Report”
- SourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at IrishtimesSourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irishtimes
“Iran-linked hackers accused of cyberattack that shut down British power plant”
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Iran-linked hackers were blamed for a cyber-attack that shut a small British power generator for four days.