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Iran-linked hackers 'shut down' small power plant in UK
A cyber attack shut down a small power facility in the UK last month following warnings about a pattern of disruptive activity by state and non-state actors.
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- 23 Aug 2026, 12:50 UTC
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A cyber attack shut down a small power facility in the UK last month following warnings about a pattern of disruptive activity by state and non-state actors.
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Iran-linked hackers 'shut down' small power plant in UK
A cyber attack shut down a small power facility in the UK last month following warnings about a pattern of disruptive activity by state and non-state actors.
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