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Attack on MEO: "The telecommunications sector is clearly a potential military target"

Now15 September 2026 at 18:37

The telecommunications sector is pointed out as a potential military target, according to Bruno Castro, in a context related to the cyberattack on MEO. This statement comes within the scope of the analysis of the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructures to digital threats.

Bruno Castro stated that the raw material necessary for the forensic investigation of the attack is not scarce, meaning there is digital evidence available for analysis. However, the formal identification of the attacker faces significant difficulties.

According to the specialist, the camouflage techniques used in cyber warfare considerably hinder the process of tracing and attributing the attack, making the task of determining the origin and authors of the hostile action against MEO with precision a complex endeavor.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal learn that telecommunications infrastructures are vulnerable targets for cyberattacks, which can affect the security of their communications and essential services. The article warns that, although there are tools to investigate these attacks, identifying and attributing responsibility remains extremely complex due to the concealment techniques used by attackers.

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