# Cyber attackers now target power systems inside data centers, risking total shutdown of global digital infrastructure operations

> Attackers are now targeting physical systems inside data center environments Power infrastructure vulnerabilities could shut down entire computing networks instantly Cooling system breaches may trigger overheating…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-single-cyber-incident-can-lead-to-physical-disruption-create-safety-hazards-or-cause-catastrophic-downtime-hackers-target-data-center-equipment-including-critical-power-devices-in-latest-push-to-disrupt-communities?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a34307c6bc145d7a8b8f2ca)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #data #attackers #facilities #infrastructure #power #systems #across #centers
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