Since 2022, one of the most consistent tactics adopted by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine has been the express targeting of the country’s power grid. Ukrainian energy facilities have been battered, with frequent blackouts across the country. President Zelensky announced earlier this year that Moscow had destroyed half of Ukraine’s electricity-generating capacity.
Hackers were able to use malware to cover their tracks – but with robust cybersecurity, this can be prevented. Some renewable energy companies in Europe, including Norway’s Hydro, have already bolstered their cyber-defence infrastructure. It’s time to UK did the same.
