UK Says Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down a Power Plant for the First Time

UK Says Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down a Power Plant for the First Time

The UK blamed hackers tied to Iran for breaking into a small British power plant's computers in July 2026, shutting it down for four days. Officials said the rest of the country's electricity was safe. This may be the first time hackers have successfully attacked British power equipment.

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