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Vodafone and Telefonica Warn NATO of Undersea Cable Threats

4/10/2025

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Telecom giants Vodafone and Telefonica have raised alarms with NATO about the looming threat of Russian sabotage on undersea cables, a potential catalyst for worldwide internet blackouts. With 11 cables damaged since October 2023, mainly in the Baltic Sea, the urgency for fortified security measures has never been clearer, as these cables are deemed vital to global connectivity.

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Telecom giants Vodafone and Telefonica have raised alarms with NATO about the looming threat of Russian sabotage on undersea cables, a potential catalyst for worldwide internet blackouts. With 11 cables damaged since October 2023, mainly in the Baltic Sea, the urgency for fortified security measures has never been clearer, as these cables are deemed vital to global connectivity.