Spencer Feingold

1 month ago | es.weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Filipe Beato

Un apagón generalizado en la península ibérica generó inicialmente temores de un ciberataque a las redes eléctricas. Las primeras investigaciones descartaron esta causa, pero el incidente puso de relieve las crecientes vulnerabilidades de la infraestructura energética. Expertos destacan la necesidad de contar con prácticas sólidas de ciberseguridad y una cooperación internacional efectiva para proteger los sistemas energéticos frente a amenazas en constante evolución.

1 month ago | weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Filipe Beato

Energy grids are "highly attractive targets" for cybercriminals. Image: REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File PhotoDigital Editor, World Economic ForumManager, Cyber Resilience, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic ForumA widespread blackout across the Iberian Peninsula initially raised fears of a cyberattack on electrical grids. Early investigations said a cyberattack was not to blame, but the incident highlighted growing vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure.

1 month ago | trendsmena.com | Spencer Feingold

The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States has significantly disrupted international trade, sending shockwaves through the global economy. The tariffs—along with continuous threats of steeper tariffs—have also caused volatility in financial markets. In early April, when US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff regime, global stock markets plummeted. The S&P 500, for instance, fell below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year, wiping out trillions of dollars.

1 month ago | weforum.org | Spencer Feingold

New US tariffs have upended global trade and caused significant volatility in the financial markets. In early April, global stock markets plummeted after US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff regime. “This excess volatility holds significant implications for the global economy,” one expert said. The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States has significantly disrupted international trade, sending shockwaves through the global economy.

2 months ago | weforum.org | Spencer Feingold

Steep tariffs were announced on major economies as well as on US allies. Image: REUTERS/Carlos BarriaDigital Editor, World Economic ForumUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all countries. The tariffs could upend international trade and have major impacts on the global economy. See the interactive map below to better understand how tariffs are being applied worldwide.