MEO was the target of a cyberattack described as "mass," which caused constraints and degradation in the operator's international network. The company managed to quickly control the situation after detecting the attack. MEO guarantees that there was no access to customer data during the incident. This type of attack can affect the international services of a telecommunications operator, causing disruptions in connectivity with foreign networks.
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MEO target of mass attack: operator ensures no customer data was accessed
SIC Notícias14 September 2026 at 22:07
Why this matters
MEO is one of the main telecommunications operators in Portugal, so an attack of this nature can affect millions of users. The guarantee that customer data was not compromised is crucial to maintaining consumer trust. This incident is part of a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and large companies.
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