Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.
TL;DR
- A small UK power plant was reportedly shut down for four days in July following a cyberattack linked to Iran.
- The incident occurred as U.S. authorities warned of Iranian cyber actors targeting water facilities.
- A UK government spokesperson stated the incident posed no risk to the wider energy system.
- The government is updating cybersecurity regulations and briefed energy CEOs.
- Iran has also been the target of cyberattacks, including a large cryptocurrency exchange hack.
- A pro-Israel hacking group claimed responsibility for the cryptocurrency exchange hack.