IAEA Warns of Cybersecurity Risks to Nuclear Plants Amid Growing AI Integration
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that nuclear power plants have experienced cyberattacks and is collaborating with countries to prevent further incidents. The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, especially in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), raises new cybersecurity concerns due to greater digitisation and connectivity. IAEA officials emphasize that cyber threats to nuclear facilities are evolving and require ongoing international preventive efforts to address these risks.