Sellafield Nuclear Site Faces Scrutiny Over Cybersecurity Concerns

Alleged Hacking by Groups Linked to Russia and China Sparks Regulatory Action and Calls for 'Urgent Attention' from UK Energy Secretary

Sellafield nuclear waste site in Cumbria, UK, has been placed under 'robust scrutiny' by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) due to cybersecurity concerns.
Reports allege that the site was hacked by groups linked to Russia and China, with 'sleeper malware' potentially compromising sensitive activities and data.
Sellafield Ltd and the ONR deny any successful cyber attack or the presence of sleeper malware on their systems.
The UK Energy Secretary, Claire Coutinho, has called for 'urgent attention' to the allegations and is seeking further reassurances from the ONR and the National Centre for Cyber Security.
The ONR is reportedly preparing to prosecute Sellafield Ltd over its extensive cybersecurity failures.