FirstEnergy Pennsylvania blocks tens of thousands of malicious connection attempts monthly, its security chief told PA lawmakers weighing new utility rules.
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Infrastructure Sep 10, 2026Stadtwerke Landsberg Cyberattack Knocked City Phones Offline
A cyberattack encrypted Stadtwerke Landsberg’s corporate IT on Sept. 1, as an expert warns coordinated attacks could cause major regional outages.
Infrastructure Aug 23, 2026Iranian Hackers Shut UK Power Plant for 4 Days in Unprecedented Attack
Iranian-linked hackers shut a UK power plant for four days in an unprecedented breach; officials say the grid was never at risk.
Infrastructure Aug 21, 2026Water Utilities in 12 States Hit in Coordinated Hacking Spree
Suspected Iran-linked hackers hit water utilities in 12 states; officials say water safety wasn’t affected. Also: 70,000 still without power in Indiana.