Spain Blackout Sparks Cybersecurity Probe Among Energy Firms
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:20 am
In a dramatic twist, a large-scale blackout struck parts of Spain, Portugal, and even affected France, leaving millions in the dark and flights grounded. Amid the chaos, Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into cybersecurity practices among small power producers, probing potential vulnerabilities that may have aided the outage.
Spain is investigating the cybersecurity of small power producers after a blackout that affected parts of Spain, Portugal, and France.
Net Deadly: Europe's Blackouts Are A Warning For Americans Authored by Jonathan Miltimore via the Washington Examiner, A massive blackout crippled Spain and Portugal on Monday, April 28, grounding flights, halting transport, and leaving millions without power. The cause was…
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