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UK Power Grids and Factories on the Brink: £5M OT Downtime Nightmares Hit 80% of CNI Firms

Imagine your city's lights blinking out because hackers flipped a switch in a distant server. That's the stark reality for 80% of UK CNI firms staring down £5m OT downtime bills from cyber chaos.

Threat Digest Apr 02, 2026 3 min read 13 views
Infographic of UK CNI firms facing multi-million pound OT cyber-attack downtime costs

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • 80% of UK CNI firms risk £100k-£5m OT downtime per attack, with 6% over £5m. 𝕏
  • 64% fear nation-state threats like Iran, echoing Stuxnet-era disruptions. 𝕏
  • Poor OT visibility and supply chain risks leave sectors exposed—AI defenses could change that. 𝕏
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Originally reported by InfoSecurity Magazine

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