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Iranian Hackers UK Power Station Attack: 4-Day Shutdown
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Iranian-linked hackers launched a cyberattack that disabled a small UK power station for four days, marking a severe breach of critical energy infrastructure. The incident raised UK security concerns about vulnerabilities and prompted government warnings and briefings to energy companies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Your energy infrastructure's vulnerability just turned public and hostile. Take urgent steps to review your operational security and engage NCSC resources to safeguard your systems.
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2 sources · 23 Aug 2026
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