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Iran-Linked Hackers Reportedly Knock UK Power Plant Offline for Four Days

A cyber incident reportedly forced a British power plant to halt operations for about four days in July, drawing attention to the security of less-visible energy sites. The shutdown did not cause customer outages, and the wider electricity system continued operating normally. The event became public on August 22, when reporting said hackers believed linked […] The post Iran-Linked Hackers Reportedly Knock UK Power Plant Offline for Four Days appeared first on Cyber Security News.
A cyber incident reportedly forced a British power plant to halt operations for about four days in July, drawing attention to the security of less-visible energy sites. The shutdown did not cause customer outages, and the wider electricity system continued operating normally. The event became public on August 22, when reporting said hackers believed linked to Iran had disrupted a UK energy facility. The UK Department for Energy Security and…
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