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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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Claims checked 7

Techniques found 0

Topics 0

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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.

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Claim 1: “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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The claim is reported by multiple independent cross-references from Flipboard. Wikipedia confirms Donald Trump's status as the 47th president (assuming office Jan 20, 2025), providing the necessary context for the disclosure.

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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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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 — 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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Claim 2: “you can try it now by downloading the iOS 27.2 public beta”

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Multiple independent sources, including MacRumors and 9to5Mac, specifically confirm that the revamped Health app is available in the iOS 27.2 public beta.

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web search NEUTRAL — Available to try now in the iOS 27.2 public beta, Apple’s Health app is getting a massive makeover that turns a passive spreadsheet of numbers into a clear, day-to-day fitness companion.
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web search NEUTRAL — The iOS 27.2 beta includes the redesigned Health app Apple showed off at its September iPhone event.You can measure flexibility, strength, balance, and VO2 max. The revamped Health app is only availab…
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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27.2 adds multiple new features to your iPhone, including a revamped Health app. Here's everything you need to know.
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Claim 3: “between $6.5m (£4.8m) and $31m worth of stock in Microsoft was sold”

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The specific financial figures regarding the sale of Microsoft stock are reported by multiple independent cross-references from Flipboard.

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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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Claim 4: “Apple is slowly rolling out a revamped Health app for iPhone and Apple Watch”

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Multiple independent web search results (Apple, MacRumors) and Wikipedia confirm the existence of the Health app and the rollout of new health-related features for iPhone and Apple Watch.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Health is a health informatics mobile app, announced by Apple on June 2, 2014, at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The app is available on iPhone and iPod Touch devices running iOS 8 or lat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple silicon is a series of system on a chip (SoC) and system in a package (SiP) designs by Apple Inc., primarily using the ARM architecture, along with a range of more specialized chips for other de…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Watch is a line of smartwatches developed and marketed by Apple. It has fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication, integrating with watchOS and other App…
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Claim 5: “A small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack.”

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The claim is reported by multiple independent cross-references from Flipboard. While Wikipedia provides general context on the UK, the specific event is corroborated by the news sources.

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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 6: “In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,””

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The claim is corroborated by multiple independent web search results and cross-references, specifically citing the opening of 'The Electric Dr. Franklin' exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in November 2021.

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web search NEUTRAL — Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig defended the museum's displays during Capitol Hill hearings this week, rejecting suggestions that she should regret past exhibits…
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web search NEUTRAL — New Smithsonian Display Explores Facets of Franklin’s Legacy. November 16, 2021. A painting. A man stands with a boy marveling at lightning in the sky. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American Hi…
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web search NEUTRAL — A new case exhibit, “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” newly on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, breaks down the smartphone components that owe a debt to Franklin’s ingenuity.
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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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The claim is reported by multiple independent cross-references from Flipboard. Wikipedia confirms the existence and role of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

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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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