Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant
TechCrunch·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Sweden's government said Russian intelligence-linked hackers attempted to disrupt a thermal power plant in early 2025. The attack failed due to built-in protection systems. Swedish Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin stated that pro-Russian groups are escalating from denial-of-service attacks to destructive cyberattacks targeting European critical infrastructure. Russia did not respond to requests for comment. This follows similar incidents in Poland, Norway, and Ukraine.
Key Entities
SwedenRussian government-linked hackersCarl-Oskar Bohlinthermal power plantPolandNorwayUkraine