Spain rules out cyberattack in April blackout

Initial suspicions dismissed as government confirms no evidence of malicious interference.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-14

The latest new son Spain. We now know that Spanish authorities have found no sign of a cyberattack targeting the national grid operator Redeia during the power outage that disrupted much of Spain and Portugal on April 28.

The Energy Minister Sara Aagesen has concluded on Wednesday its preliminary investigation, putting aside earlier concerns. Despite early comments suggesting all options were on the table, the government now leans toward technical causes.

Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2025: Man smoking a pipe and reading a book by LED lamp light on the street after a power outage

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