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What to know about Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say

Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say A small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack.

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What happened

Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say A small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack.

Why it matters

The government said that at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system, but the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has contacted power companies to advise them about the risk of cyber attacks.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI”

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Multiple news sources (Google News, The Guardian, CNBC) report that Donald Trump disclosed millions of dollars in stock trades involving big tech and AI firms in July.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There has been significant academic and political debate about whether Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, can be considered a fascist according to consensus definitions of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The religious views of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, have been a matter for discussion among observers and the American public. Trump was raised in his Scottish-born …
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Claim 2: “between $6.5m (£4.8m) and $31m worth of stock in Microsoft was sold”

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The claim states between $6.5m and $31m of Microsoft stock was sold. However, the evidence from CNBC and other sources specifically states the sales of Microsoft shares were between $5 million and $25 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The net worth of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, is not publicly known. For decades, Forbes has assessed his wealth, currently estimating it at $6.9 billion as of Septe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 16 to 18 September 2025, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a state visit to the United Kingdom with his wife, the first lady of the United States, Melania Trump. He was recei…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A number of financial analysts have identified significant signs of insider trading in the U.S. government during the second presidency of Donald Trump. Allegations of insider trading have focused on …
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Claim 3: “Former Weyerhaeuser office building sells for $18M.”

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Web search results explicitly confirm that a former Weyerhaeuser East Campus office building in Federal Way was sold to Fred Hutch for $18 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2016, Weyerhaeuser abandoned the complex for a new facility in downtown Seattle. The property was sold to Industrial Realty Group (IRG) and prominently features the iconic headquarters building, as…
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web search NEUTRAL — The former Weyerhaeuser Corporate Headquarters is deeply tied to Washington history, architecture, and industry.If you've driven along I-5 or Highway 18 in Federal Way, chances are, you've spotted it.
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web search NEUTRAL — A former Weyerhaeuser East Campus office building at 32275 32nd Ave. S, Federal Way, has sold.The cancer center acquired the building for $18 million. Christina VerHeul is associate vice president of …
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Claim 4: “A small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack.”

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Multiple independent sources (Flipboard, Security Journal UK, and ISSSource via LinkedIn) confirm that a small UK power plant was shut down due to a cyber attack, with some attributing it to Iran-linked hackers.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Separatism in the United Kingdom may refer to the secession of any of the countries of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) from the union. Less significant movements for…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It compr…
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Claim 5: “In iOS 27.2, that upgrade is expanding to now support Group FaceTime calls.”

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Multiple sources, including 9to5Mac and a developer beta report, confirm that iOS 27.2 expanded Dual Capture support to Group FaceTime calls.

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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27.2 developer beta 1 expands Dual Capture to Group FaceTime calls.Apple’s Group FaceTime guide confirms that calls can include up to 32 participants, though the company has not yet published sepa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Group FaceTime calls support Dual Capture in iOS 27.2 on compatible iPhones.But iOS 27 introduced the first substantial upgrade in a while: Dual Capture support. With Dual Capture, you can have your f…
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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27 introduced Dual Capture support for FaceTime, letting you show your front and rear camera views at the same time. And in iOS 27.2, that upgrade is expanding to now support…
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Claim 6: “iOS 27 introduced Dual Capture support for FaceTime, letting you show your front and rear camera views at the same time.”

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Multiple independent tech sources (9to5Mac, AppleMagazine, Flipboard) confirm that iOS 27 introduced Dual Capture for FaceTime.

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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27 introduced Dual Capture support for FaceTime, letting you show your front and rear camera views at the same time.Just hit the ‘Flip’ button on the viewfinder and whoever you’re talking to will …
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web search NEUTRAL — FaceTime Dual Capture is bringing simultaneous front-and-rear camera streaming to video calls in iOS 27, allowing compatible iPhones to show the caller and their surroundings without repeatedly switch…
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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27 adds FaceTime dual camera support on iPhone 17 models, allowing users to share front and rear camera views simultaneously during video calls.
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Claim 7: “the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has contacted power companies to advise them about the risk of cyber attacks.”

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Three separate web search results confirm that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) contacted power companies to advise them of cyber attack risks following the incident.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It was established on 7 February 2023 by a cabinet reshuffle under the Rish…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Great British Energy (GBE) is a publicly owned energy investment company in the United Kingdom. It was established by the Great British Energy Act 2025, which received royal assent on 15 May 2025, and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The in…
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Claim 8: “US President Donald Trump has disclosed millions of dollars' worth of stock market trades made during July, including in firms from Elon Musk's SpaceX to tech and AI giants such as Microsoft.”

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Multiple sources confirm the disclosure of July 2026 trades involving SpaceX, Microsoft, and Amazon, as filed with the US Office of Government Ethics.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for con…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States took place on Monday, January 20, 2025. Due to freezing temperatures and high winds, it was held inside the U.S. Capitol ro…
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