blackout

The investigation is underway to determine the source of a significant blackout that swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, disrupting trains, ATMs, and traffic signals. This incident marks one of the largest power system failures in Europe’s history. Could it be a Cyber Attack? Both the Spanish electricity grid operator, REE, and the Portuguese government have dismissed the possibility of a cyberattack as the cause of this unprecedented power outage. Eduardo Prieto, REE's System Operations Chief, addressed the…

Spain's leading criminal court has initiated an investigation to determine if the significant blackout that disrupted the Iberian Peninsula yesterday was the result of "an act of computer sabotage on critical infrastructure." As the Audiencia Nacional stated, despite the unclear causes, "cyberterrorism is among" the potential explanations, making it essential to conduct a thorough investigation given the "critical situation" faced by the public. However, both the Spanish electricity grid operator, REE, and the Portuguese…

Nigeria is facing a serious energy crisis. There has been no electricity in the country since Monday, March 14, 2022. The authorities refer to insufficient production. Over 80% of the Nigerian national…