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Iran's OT Breach: UK Power and SCADA Exposure
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Iran-linked cyber operators have escalated attacks against internet-exposed UK OT, PLC, and HMI systems, causing forced shutdowns of critical infrastructure like power plants despite no confirmed direct manipulation of electricity generation. The campaign reveals systemic vulnerabilities in remote access and weak authentication across UK industrial control systems, presenting a growing risk of repeatable cyber-physical disruptions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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Your power and industrial control systems face newly intensified cyber risks from Iran-linked actors exploiting remote access and weak IT-to-OT boundaries. Lock down internet-exposed control assets this week or risk forced shutdowns that disrupt operations and shake customer confidence.
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