Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Summary
Hackers linked to Iran caused a cyber-attack that shut down a small power plant in the UK for four days. The UK government said the wider energy system was not at risk and is working to protect critical infrastructure from such attacks.Key Facts
- The cyber-attack targeted a small-scale energy generator in the UK.
- The power plant was shut down for four days due to the attack.
- UK officials said there was no danger to the wider energy system.
- The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) did not receive reports of outages from major power stations linked to the incident.
- The UK has allowed the US to launch defensive operations against Iran from British bases but not offensive ones.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that bases used by the US could be targeted in retaliation.
- The US and UK governments have previously accused Iran of cyber-attacks on various countries and critical infrastructure.
- A group linked to Iran called “CyberAv3ngers” reportedly attacked US infrastructure in 2023, affecting at least 75 devices.
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