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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.
Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleaded guilty on the first day of their trial in the UK, avoiding what was expected to be a six-week proceeding. The pair were charged in connection with an August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London, which severely disrupted the city's public transport network.