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Iran-Linked Cyberattack Shuts Down UK Power Plant for Four Days

A cyberattack attributed to Iranian-linked hackers forced a small UK power plant offline for four days, raising urgent concerns about the vulnerability of the country's critical infrastructure and energy security.

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Iranian hackers blamed for UK power plant shutdown

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Cyberattack linked to Iran disables UK power plant

CNBC ↗

UK energy companies on alert after Iranian-linked hack

Financial Times ↗

Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack on UK power plant

The Guardian - Iran ↗

Iranian cyber attack on UK power plant raises concern

ITPro ↗

UK power facility disabled for days after suspected state-linked cyberattack

Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News ↗

Iran-linked hackers shut down UK power plant for four days

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Iran-Linked Hackers Reportedly Knock UK Power Plant Offline

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