Iran-linked cyberattack shuts UK small power plant down for four days
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A small UK power generator was shut for four days in July after a cyberattack attributed to hackers linked to Iran, with officials saying the wider energy system remained secure. The incident coincided with US warnings about Iranian cyber activity and led to government briefings for energy CEOs and updates to cybersecurity regulations.
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