UK briefs energy chiefs after reports of Iran-linked cyber attacks - Reuters
UK officials briefed energy chiefs after reports of cyber activity potentially linked to Iran.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant”
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Key points
- Hackers linked to Iran blamed for a cyber-attack on a British power plant.
- The incident shut down a small-scale energy generator for four days.
- UK government says there was no risk to the wider energy system.
- UK allows US defensive operations from British bases amid tensions with Tehran.
- NCSC notes increased hostile-state targeting of critical infrastructure.
Other reports
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“UK briefs energy chiefs after Iran-linked cyber attack reports - Reuters”
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UK officials briefed energy chiefs after reports of cyber activity potentially linked to Iran.