A small UK power generator was shut down for four days in July 2026 by a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers. The UK government confirmed the incident but said it never threatened the wider electricity grid, because the facility was a small-scale generator rather than a critical power station. The government and National Cyber Security Centre have since warned energy companies about the growing cyber threat.
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A small UK power generator was shut down for four days in July 2026 by a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers. The UK government confirmed the incident but said it never threatened the wider electricity grid, because the facility was a small-scale generator rather than a critical power station. The government and National Cyber Security Centre have since warned energy companies about the growing cyber threat.