electric networks

The sun and stars like it can cause energy explosions to break down electrical networks, telecommunications systems and related devices and satellites.

Power cut bombs were first used by the US Air Force during the Gulf War in 1990 to deal with Iraq, causing 85 of the nation's electricity supplies to be affected.

The Sky News newspaper (UK) listed familiar household devices (such as refrigerators, kettle ...) that could be the cause of major cyber attacks.