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  "id": 2778911,
  "title": "Small UK power plant shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/small-uk-power-plant-shut-down-after-cyberattack-linked-to-iran-2778911",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:35:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNBC World",
    "slug": "cnbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/23/small-uk-power-plant-shut-down-after-iran-linked-cyberattack-report.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A small power plant in the UK was shut down for four days after a cyberattack linked to Iran. The incident occurred last month and is considered the most successful cyberattack of its kind. According to the Telegraph, the British government has not disclosed the name of the affected power plant due to security concerns.\n\nThe UK government has stated that 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 on the power plant coincided with a series of attacks on US water systems, which affected 12 states and caused concern in the White House, as reported by Middle East Eye.\n\nThe power plant impacted by the cyberattack was relatively small and had no impact on the wider power and energy supply in the UK. Iranian hackers have been regarded as a capable cyber power, and suspected attacks have also been reported in several other countries, including Germany, Finland, Poland, Belgium, and Albania.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "UK power plant shuts down for 4 days after suspected cyber attack from Iran: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/uk-power-plant-shuts-down-for-4-days-after-suspected-cyber-attack",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:31:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "Small UK power plant shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/small-uk-power-plant-shut-down-after-cyberattack-linked-to-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-23T11:35:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}