Authorities in Angola dismantled 25 illegal cryptocurrency mining centers operated by 60 Chinese nationals, which were siphoning electricity from the national grid. The operation drained critical power resources, destabilizing supply for vulnerable regions. Seized equipment—including mining rigs and illicit power stations—was valued at $37 million. The stolen electricity not only caused financial losses but also disrupted essential services, risking blackouts in key areas. The government plans to repurpose confiscated hardware to restore grid stability, but the incident exposed systemic vulnerabilities in Angola’s energy infrastructure, leaving it susceptible to further exploitation by cybercriminals. The attack indirectly threatened economic stability by straining public utilities and diverting resources from legitimate power distribution. While no direct data breach occurred, the operation’s scale and reliance on stolen state resources classify it as a cyber-enabled attack with broader infrastructural and financial repercussions.