Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says

Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, the Sunday Telegraph reported. According to the newspaper, the incident appears to mark the first time Iran-linked hackers have successfully shut down such a British facility. The incident occurred alongside a series of attacks on US water infrastructure last month, which affected at least 12 states and caused concern in the White House.

Localisation: Washington, United States, Global
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:55:08 +0100