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Wake-Up Call for CNI After Iranian Attack Shuts Down UK Power Plant
An Iranian cyberattack that temporarily shut down a UK power plant has prompted warnings from security experts about vulnerabilities in critical national infrastructure. Analysts say the incident exposes inadequate defenses across key sectors and are calling for urgent investment in cybersecurity measures, improved threat intelligence sharing, and stronger regulatory frameworks to protect essential services from increasingly sophisticated state-sponsored attacks.
Bluesky reveals recent outage was caused by major DDoS attack
Bluesky experienced a significant outage caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the company confirmed. The attack overwhelmed its systems, disrupting access for users. Iranian state-backed threat actors claimed responsibility, though Bluesky has not verified that claim. The platform has since restored service and is working to strengthen its defenses against future attacks.
US charges 17 Iranian nationals over “massive cyber theft campaign”
Matched: Australia
The US Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians linked to a company called Emennet Pasargad over a large-scale cyber theft campaign targeting academics worldwide, including in Australia. The hackers allegedly stole research, credentials, and other sensitive data. Several of those charged are also accused of previous interference in US elections.