Utilities regard cyber attacks as greatest risk to Germany's energy supply - survey (cleanenergywire.org)

• 97% of utility providers identify cyber attacks as the primary threat
• Need for increased investment in digital security for grid operations
• Shift in risk perception towards intangible digital vulnerabilities

"A survey involving 150 local utilities highlights that 97% of respondents consider cyber attacks the leading risk to energy infrastructure. This consensus underscores a significant vulnerability in the localized power grid, demanding immediate improvements in digital defenses. The survey reflects broader European concerns regarding the resilience of decentralized critical infrastructure against state-sponsored or criminal digital actors seeking to disrupt power supply stability."