Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down, according to the UK government. The incident involved a small-scale energy generator, and officials said there was no risk to the wider electricity supply.
The attack, which occurred earlier this year, was attributed to Iranian state-backed actors by UK security officials. The government did not name the specific facility but said the generator was taken offline as a precaution.
This is the first publicly acknowledged cyber-attack on the UK's energy infrastructure attributed to Iran. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been working with the energy sector to enhance resilience against such threats.
The UK government has condemned the attack and called on Iran to cease hostile cyber activities. No group has claimed responsibility, and the investigation is ongoing.
