MEO announced it was the target of a "mass attack" that caused disruptions to its services. The company managed, however, to quickly control the situation and assures that the intrusion did not result in any access to customer data. This incident represents another case of cybersecurity at a Portuguese telecommunications company. MEO, one of the main telecommunications operators in Portugal, assured that the security of its customers' data was not compromised during the attack.
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MEO target of mass attack assures no customer data was accessed
Açoriano Oriental15 September 2026 at 13:09
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MEO customers can rest easy knowing their data was not compromised, although they faced service disruptions during the attack. The company managed to quickly control the situation, demonstrating its ability to respond to digital threats. WHY: none
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