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Russian Hackers Target Power Plant, Foiled by Security Measures

4/16/2026

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Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said Russian-linked hackers attempted to disrupt a mid-2025 thermal power plant, but security systems thwarted the attack.
He credited the thwarting to effective security measures and cited rising cyber threats since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He noted attacks are growing more sophisticated and increasingly target operational technology.
Experts warn such attacks threaten critical infrastructure and stress public awareness to boost cybersecurity and resilience.

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Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said Russian-linked hackers attempted to disrupt a mid-2025 thermal power plant, but security systems thwarted the attack.
He credited the thwarting to effective security measures and cited rising cyber threats since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He noted attacks are growing more sophisticated and increasingly target operational technology.
Experts warn such attacks threaten critical infrastructure and stress public awareness to boost cybersecurity and resilience.