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Iran-Linked Hackers Blamed for Disrupting U.K. Power Plant

Reports say Iran-linked hackers were blamed for disrupting a U.K. power plant in what may be first publicly reported incident.

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Iran-Linked Hackers Blamed for Disrupting U.K. Power Plant

Reports say Iran-linked hackers were blamed for disrupting operations at a power plant in the United Kingdom, potentially marking the first publicly reported incident of its kind. The alleged attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, including electricity generation and distribution systems. Investigators are examining the intrusion, its effects, and whether the perpetrators acted on behalf of Tehran. Officials have not necessarily confirmed attribution, highlighting the difficulty of linking cyberattacks to specific governments or groups with certainty.

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