El País reported that cyberattacks are now directly affecting basic aspects of daily routines, ranging from fridges to public services like potable water or electric power.
According to a cover published on November 8, 2026, by El País, artificial intelligence has significantly increased the frequency, speed, and effectiveness with which digital incidents occur. This transformation has turned these events from technical threats into actual risks for critical infrastructure.
Cyberattacks no longer remain confined to business environments or internal computer systems; they can now disrupt essential services such as electricity supply or access to potable water, directly impacting homes and urban communities.
The article emphasizes that automated detection and response capabilities driven by artificial intelligence have enabled faster and more precise handling of digital incidents. However, this same efficiency has also heightened the likelihood of such events affecting critical networks without prior warning.