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Iran-linked hackers reportedly take UK power plant offline

Iran-linked hackers reportedly took a U.K. power plant offline for the first time, according to reports. The incident is described as occurring in the same month Iranian-linked hackers were believed to have targeted water systems in a dozen U.S. states.
WHO: Iran-linked hackers
WHAT: Hackers reportedly took a U.K. power plant offline for the first time.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (1): CBS News

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