Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Generator
· World · Times of India, Financial Times, CBS News
Iran-linked hackers shut down a small British power generator for four days last month. The attack did not affect Britain's wider electricity grid or cause a loss of power. The generator is one of thousands of small-scale power-generation sites connected to the UK grid. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre warned of growing disruptive cyber activity by state and non-state actors. The UK government is working to enhance cybersecurity in its energy sector.
Why it matters
This attack highlights the vulnerability of UK energy infrastructure to cyber threats. It also raises concerns about potential future attacks on critical infrastructure.
Read the original report — Times of India
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