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Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days
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Summary
Iranian-linked hackers successfully shut down a British power plant for four days, raising significant concerns about the escalating cyber threat landscape and the vulnerability of UK critical infrastructure. The incident, largely kept quiet by authorities, highlights a growing trend of state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting allied nations, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US/Israel. Recovery took four days, indicating a potential for future, more damaging attacks.
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