Power Plant Forced To Shut Down for Four Days in Cyber Attack Carried Out by Iran-Backed Hackers

A small power plant in the UK was reportedly taken offline for four days after a cyber attack linked to Iran-backed hackers, according to reporting cited in the article. The incident occurred last month, but the UK government and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) did not identify the affected site for security reasons. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said it involved a small-scale generator, not a major power station or an essential service, and that the wider UK energy system was never at risk. DESNZ has since contacted power companies to warn them about the continuing threat. The article notes attribution remains uncertain, with officials emphasizing the distinction between links to Iran and confirmed state tasking.