The state-owned water management group Águas de Portugal confirmed it is the target of a complex cyberattack affecting its information systems and customer contact channels. The company assured the public that water supply, sanitation, and quality remain unaffected while the Judiciary Police and the National Cybersecurity Center (Centro Nacional de Cibersegurança or CNCS) investigate the breach.
Cyberattack hits Águas de Portugal systems
Tuesday, 4 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The National Cybersecurity Center (Centro Nacional de Cibersegurança or CNCS) is the government agency responsible for promoting and coordinating cybersecurity across Portugal. It monitors digital threats, provides guidance to citizens and businesses on protecting data, and manages the national response to significant cyber incidents.
4 sources
- Águas de Portugal targeted by cyberattackcmjornal.pt ·
- Águas de Portugal targeted by cyberattack. Water supply and quality are not at riskeco.sapo.pt ·
- Cyberattack affects systems of Águas de Portugal Group companiesExpresso ·
- Águas de Portugal targeted by cyberattack. Supply is not compromisedrtp.pt ·
