A significant power outage this Monday struck primarily in Spain and Portugal, disrupting daily life and creating concerns about critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. In Germany, while officials assure that a large-scale blackout is unlikely due to a redundant power grid system, there remains unease regarding the security of various services. Recent cyberattacks have targeted essential institutions, including the police and parliament, highlighting the ongoing risks to infrastructure owned predominantly by private companies. The German government plans to invest 500 billion euros in infrastructure over 12 years, addressing these vulnerabilities.
Germany's infrastructure remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, with an alarming pattern of attacks affecting vital services, institutions, and critical frameworks essential for public life.
The German Federal Network Agency reassures that a long-lasting blackout is unlikely due to the redundancy of its power grid, which ensures immediate replacement of any failed line.
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