Small UK power plant shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
A small power plant in the UK was shut down for at least four days after a cyberattack. The incident, which occurred last month, was linked to Iran, according to The Telegraph. The British government has not disclosed the name of the affected power plant due to security concerns.
The UK government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system. They briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice. The cyberattack is believed to be the most successful of its kind and coincided with a series of attacks on US water infrastructure.
The outage had no impact on the UK's wider power supply or energy generation. According to Middle East Eye, the attack affected 12 US states and caused concern in the White House. The UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) had previously urged businesses to be cautious and prepare for potential cyberattacks.
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