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Meo was "target of mass attack" that affected services

Observador14 September 2026 at 22:01

Meo, a Portuguese telecommunications operator, was the target of a mass attack that caused congestion and degradation of the international network. The attack affected the services provided by the company to its customers.

The company stated that there was no intrusion into its systems nor unauthorized access to customer data. The security and privacy of user data were not compromised during the incident.

The mass attack had an impact on the operator's international infrastructure, causing disruptions in the quality of service provided. The company is investigating the circumstances of the incident to prevent similar situations in the future.

Why this matters

This matters to Meo customers in Portugal who experienced service disruptions during the attack. The incident highlights the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure to cyberattacks and raises concerns about network resilience, even though the company states no customer data was compromised.

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