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

BBC Business·August 23, 2026·1 min read
Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say

Iran-linked hackers are reportedly behind a cyber attack that shut down a power plant in July, according to reports. The UK government stated that at no point was there a risk to the country's energy system during the incident. The attack highlights ongoing threats to critical infrastructure from state-sponsored actors, though details on the specific plant and extent of damage remain undisclosed.

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