Bottom line: The UK's critical infrastructure is vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks.
What's happening: In February 2022, a suspected Iranian hacking group, allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, breached the network of a UK power plant. The attackers installed ransomware, causing the facility to shut down for over a week. The Times reported that the attack resulted in an estimated £2.5 million in damages.
What to do: Security teams should prioritize threat intelligence sharing and collaboration with global partners to enhance the UK's cybersecurity defenses against state-sponsored attacks.