Iran-linked

A descriptor for individuals, groups, or activities with suspected ties to the Iranian government or its proxies, often involved in cyberattacks or other hostile operations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a series of high-profile cyberattacks, including one that shut down a UK power plant for four days, prompting investigations by UK and US authorities.

Latest on Iran-linked

• US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump says
• UK investigates if arrests near US-run base prevented Iran-linked attack
• Exclusive-Hack of water sector supplier draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow
• Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant
• Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days
• Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days

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