A small-scale energy generator in the U.K. was offline for four days in July due to a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers.
Key facts
- •The power plant remained shut down for four days during the month of July.
- •The U.K. government declined to identify the specific facility affected by the attack.
- •Officials stated that the broader U.K. energy system was never at risk.
- •The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero has advised energy companies on necessary security steps.
A small power plant in the U.K. experienced a four-day shutdown in July after being targeted by a cyberattack. The Telegraph reported that the incident was linked to hackers associated with Iran, though the U.K. government has not officially attributed blame for the outage.
Government response and system security
A U.K. government spokesperson confirmed the incident involved a small-scale energy generator but stated there was no risk to the wider energy system. The government emphasized the resilience of the U.K. energy infrastructure and noted that it is working with the energy sector to maintain security standards. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero has briefed energy CEOs and issued guidance to companies regarding security measures. The department is also currently in the process of updating its cybersecurity regulations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by CNBC Europe.
