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Fiber optics, antennas, pylons ... The worrying increase in acts of vandalism

2020-05-14T19:52:56.148Z


Faced with the multiplication of attacks, telecom operators remain discreet. The more so as the reasons remain mysterious.


Burned antennas, lying pylons, voluntarily severed cables… The list of acts of vandalism, veritable sabotage of the networks, has been dangerously long since the start of the year. All operators are affected. The info-network site already lists fourteen malicious acts on pylons, compared to only four last year. In addition, there were several optical fibers cut in the Val-de-Marne last week, vandalized street cabinets and cut lines.

Faced with the multiplication of attacks, telecom operators remain discreet. The public authorities and the security of the territory also keep a low profile, preferring to conduct their investigations discreetly. They are also considering the implementation of new protection measures for these sensitive sites. But their number makes monitoring complicated. " Such acts are criminal, especially in a period in which the needs for connectivity are crucial , denounces

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Source: lefigaro

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