Iranian-linked cyber attack shuts down a UK power plant; nearly all of Israel’s desalination plants go offline in a weather-related shutdown.
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Infrastructure Aug 25, 2026Iran Hackers Took UK Power Plant Offline for 4 Days
Iran-linked hackers took a UK power plant offline for four days; the same month, water systems in a dozen US states were hit. What’s confirmed.
Infrastructure Aug 24, 2026UK Briefs Energy Chiefs as Iran Hacks Expose US, UK Grid Weak Spot
UK government briefs energy chiefs after Iran-linked cyber attack reports, as an expert warns hacks on US and UK water and power grids reveal a weak spot.
Infrastructure Aug 23, 2026Nine Substations Could Black Out US for 18 Months; UK Plant Hacked
A FERC analysis says nine substations could paralyze the US grid; Iran-linked hackers shut a UK power plant for four days.
Infrastructure Aug 19, 2026Cyberattacks Hit 30+ Water Systems; Europe Grid Attack Raises Alarm
Investigators probe coordinated water-system hacks and a reported AI-orchestrated European grid attack; Iran link disputed.
Infrastructure Aug 8, 2026Iran Suspected in Water Hack Wave That Hit 30+ Systems, Dozen States
Suspected Iran-linked hack wave hits 30+ Minnesota water systems, spreads to a dozen states; Cape May, N.J. confirms attack.
Cybersecurity Jul 31, 2026What Americans Should Know About the Iran-Linked Cyberattack on Minnesota’s Water Systems
U.S. investigators are examining whether Iran was behind a cyberattack that hit more than 30 Minnesota water systems in late July 2026. Here’s what’s…