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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say

The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.
A small UK power plant was temporarily shut down due to a cyber attack last month, but officials assure that there was no risk to the country's energy system. The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian hackers, according to a report from The Telegraph. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has issued warnings to power companies about the threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The affected plant is one of several small-scale generators that provide short-term power when needed. The incident led to a four-day shutdown, but DESNZ emphasizes that it did not pose a wider risk to the energy system. The UK government is working to update its regulations for cyber security and develop an energy resilience strategy in response to the growing threat of cyber attacks.