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No sign of cyberattack on power generation control centres during Spain blackout - minister

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Posted on May 20, 2025

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MADRID (Reuters) - Spain has found no indication of a cyberattack on power generation control centres during the massive power outage that hit the country and neighbouring Portugal on April 28, Energy

Spain Finds No Cyberattack in Recent Power Outage Incident

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain has found no indication of a cyberattack on power generation control centres during the massive power outage that hit the country and neighbouring Portugal on April 28, Energy Minister Sara Aagesen said on Tuesday.

The investigation team looking into the causes of the blackout has not ruled out entirely a cyberattack at other levels, she said in an interview with radio station Onda Cero.

Aagesen had said last week there was no cyberattack on the country's grid operator Red Electrica.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain experienced a massive power outage on April 28.
  • No cyberattack was found on power generation control centers.
  • The investigation is ongoing for other potential cyberattack levels.
  • Energy Minister Sara Aagesen provided the update.
  • The blackout also affected neighboring Portugal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the investigation into a power outage in Spain and the confirmation that no cyberattack occurred on power generation control centers.
Was there a cyberattack during the Spain blackout?
According to Spain's Energy Minister, there was no cyberattack on power generation control centers during the blackout.
Who is involved in the investigation?
Spain's Energy Minister Sara Aagesen and the investigation team are involved in examining the causes of the blackout.

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