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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network

A UK power generator was forced to shut down for four days after an Iranian cyberattack, it has been reported.

The incident, which is reported to have taken place last month, is believed to be the first time Iranian-affiliated hackers have successfully shut down a UK facility of this kind.

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