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Nation-StateHelp Net Security·3 hours ago

Suspected Iran-linked attack knocked UK power plant offline for days

Suspected Iranian-linked attackers caused a British power plant to shut down for four days in July 2026, prompting concerns about the resilience of UK critical infrastructure against destructive cyber operations. The incident coincided with a coordinated cyberattack affecting over 30 community water utilities in the US, suggesting a potential pattern of coordinated targeting against critical infrastructure sectors across multiple countries.

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