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Our Cybersecurity section provides concise, investigative reporting on the legal and technical incidents that define today’s threat landscape—from lawsuits over exposed credentials and unpatched SharePoint flaws to breaches at government agencies and espionage tools targeting critical infrastructure. We assess the fallout of major outages, examine vendor and regulatory accountability, and unpack sophisticated intrusion campaigns. Stay informed on the policies, litigation, and defense strategies shaping digital security.
Our Cybersecurity section provides concise, investigative reporting on the legal and technical incidents that define today’s threat landscape—from lawsuits over exposed credentials and unpatched SharePoint flaws to breaches at government agencies and espionage tools targeting critical infrastructure. We assess the fallout of major outages, examine vendor and regulatory accountability, and unpack sophisticated intrusion campaigns. Stay informed on the policies, litigation, and defense strategies shaping digital security.
Coordinated cyberattacks strike Romania’s water regulator and a major energy operator
During the winter break, Romania experienced an onslaught of cyberattacks against two vital infrastructure sectors: the National Water Authority (ANAR)...
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Five-year review of the EU Cybersecurity Act heads toward a mid-January 2026 revision
Five years after it entered into force, the European Union plans to update its landmark Cybersecurity Act. In January 2026,...
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Data breach at Spanish government subcontractor exposes sensitive information of foreign residents
Thousands of foreign nationals’ personally identifiable data were compromised as a result of cyber attacks that were detrimental to the...
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Record-scale DDoS assaults knock La Poste’s online platforms offline across France
A major cyber attack occurred against France’s National Postal Service, La Poste, in the first week of January. The DDoS...
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Impersonation of Booking.com used in new BSoD-style phishing campaign against Europe’s hotel industry
In recent months, sophisticated phishing attacks were launched on the hospitality sector in Europe via fake Booking.com e-mails and a...
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EU launches SHASAI initiative to harden artificial intelligence systems against new risks
SHASAI (Securing and Hardening AI Systems Against Intrusions) is a recently launched program by the European Union to improve the...
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EU to open a new funding round for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in January 2026
In early 2026, the EU will begin rolling out a second round of financial aid to help all EU member...
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Belgium’s cyber chief warns Europe is losing digital sovereignty through dependence on U.S. technology
Europe is being threatened with loss of control over its digital infrastructure because it relies so heavily on America's technology...
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ISE 2026 to introduce its first-ever cybersecurity summit
For the first time in its history, Integrated Systems in Europe (ISE), the largest AV exhibition and systems integration in...
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Finnish police detain vessel crew in investigation into suspected damage to undersea telecommunications cables
On January 1st, Finnish authorities apprehended the crew of the cargo ship Fitburg, following suspicions of damaging an undersea telecommunication...
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Two cybersecurity workers plead guilty over involvement in BlackCat ransomware operations
January 3, 2026, marked a milestone for the Justice Department as two U.S.-based cybersecurity professionals pled guilty to their involvement...
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Cyber intruder claims extended access to ESA networks and offers stolen data for sale
An attacker claiming to have obtained unauthorized access to the ESA's internal network has indicated they will sell ESA's data...
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European Space Agency acknowledges cyber incident affecting third-party server infrastructure
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently experienced unauthorized access to servers. The servers were outside of its internal corporate network....
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SonicWall debuts next-generation firewalls as part of its Generation 8 lineup
SonicWall, the data security company, has new products it refers to as its Generation 8(Gen 8) Firewall. 9 new products...
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New security standards will become mandatory for all smart devices by 2026
The Australian government is ramping up efforts to bolster the cybersecurity for consumer-grade smart technology. The government announced that additional...
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U.S. extends Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act through January 2026
On January 30, 2026, the United States will expand the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA). The act reaffirms...
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South Korea fines SK Telecom for failures leading to major data breach
Recently, SK Telecom, South Korea's highest earning mobile operator, has suffered from a record penalty of $97 million on account...
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F5 says massive breach will hit revenue forecasts as shares tumble
F5 Inc., a leader in Cybersecurity and application delivery, noted in their latest quarterly report that a recent large-scale security...
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AI agents and large language models set to transform global cybersecurity strategies by 2026
Changes are coming for how we do cybersecurity. By 2026, AI agents and large language models (LLMs) will change the...
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Cybercrime-as-a-service networks and ransomware schemes expected to expand sharply through 2026
The expansion of ransomware services and the establishment of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) networks will increase significantly between now and 2026. Analysts...
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Report warns AI-driven cyberattacks likely to dominate threat landscape by 2026
AI technologies are seen as a potential game-changer for the new landscape of cybersecurity. Some experts have predicted that by...
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Five emerging cyber threats expected to shape Europe’s defence posture in 2026, Link11 warns
Cybersecurity firm Link11 reports that by 2026, Europe will face five major challenges from evolving cyber threats. The five major...
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Chinese-linked Ink Dragon cyber group expands espionage operations against European public-sector networks
The Chinese cyber-espionage organization known as Ink Dragon has extended their activities into Europe and started attacking public sector systems....
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Zero-day exploits increasingly target AI agents ahead of large-scale 2026 deployments
As businesses prepare to roll out agentic AI systems by 2026, cybersecurity professionals are issuing new warnings about potential risks....
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France’s interior ministry reports major cyber intrusion with sensitive data compromised
French authorities confirmed an extensive cyber attack had been carried out on the French Interior Ministry's internal email service which...
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Italian cybersecurity firm Exein raises €100 million to accelerate growth of embedded security platforms
Cybersecurity firm Exein SpA (Italy) recently closed a significant €100m funding round to drive the acceleration of the growth of...
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Germany brings NIS-2 rules into force, widening supervisory powers and toughening penalties
In Germany, the US has begun putting the NIS-2 law into effect, tightening the managerial cybersecurity regulations, enforcement, and penalties...
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European Commission awards EU cybersecurity framework contract to Capgemini-led consortium
The European Commission awarded a multi-million, four-year contract to Capgemini, along with partners Airbus Protect, PwC, and NVISO. This contract,...
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Germany publicly attributes cyber operations targeting air traffic control and elections to Russia’s GRU
Germany's foreign ministry reported that the country has accused Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, of carrying out cyberattacks on...
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Europol shuts down major cryptocurrency-mixing service in “Olympia” crackdown, confiscating 12 TB of data and $29 million
In an operation named Non-Mixer, Europol and other law enforcement agencies worldwide took down what is believed to be the...
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Zurich-based Soverli secures €2.2 million to commercialize sovereign-grade smartphone security technology
Soverli, a mobile security startup, has just become able to fully develop its mobile security technology after raising €2.2 million...
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Cyber intrusion disrupts email systems at France’s interior ministry, officials confirm
The Interior Ministry of France experienced an email system breach and cyberattack, which allowed attackers to obtain some internal documents....
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Cl0p ransomware breach at Barts Health NHS exposes sensitive information on patients and employees
One of the newest health care service providers in London, Barts Health NHS Trust, recently revealed what might be the...
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CrowdStrike’s 2025 Europe threat report predicts escalating, coordinated ransomware and nation-linked cyber operations
CrowdStrike has just released its 2025 European Threat Landscape Report, and for the second consecutive year, they observe the ransomware...
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European transit networks raise cybersecurity concerns over increased deployment of China-built electric buses
Europe has been expanding the use of electric buses in its cities while trying to increase its use of sustainable...
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Eurofiber cyberattack reveals sensitive infrastructure-related customer data across multiple European markets
Eurofiber, which offers digital infrastructure management throughout Europe, has had sensitive customer data breached following a cyber attack. Eurofiber has...
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UK supply chain cyber incidents spike as weaknesses in third-party vendors become major corporate threat
The UK has seen an increase in vulnerability to cyber interruptions in the supply chain, especially in 3rd party vendor...
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Google Pixel lineup receives Android 16 and December 2025 update, adding a wave of new features
The Google Pixel line will now be getting Android 16. Google's new phone operating system is the most significant addition...
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Cross-European law-enforcement raid shuts down illicit crypto-mixing service used in ransomware laundering
EU law enforcement has dismantled crypto mixers that were used to launder ransomware proceeds. With the coordination of Europol, German...
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Europe sees more than 2,100 organizations targeted as ransomware extortion reaches record levels
Recent research reports that more than 2,100 organizations have fallen victim to ransomware cyberattacks, as CrowdStrike cited an increase in...
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Iberia suffers data exposure after third-party breach, underscoring aviation’s growing supply-chain risks
Iberia, one of Europe's most traditional airlines, experienced a successful cyberattack recently. A third-party supplier was targeted by a hacker,...
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Iberia suffers data exposure after third-party breach, underscoring aviation’s growing supply-chain risks
Iberia, the Spanish airline, is exposing some of the growing cyber and data exposure risks affecting the airline industry. Last...
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London councils hit by cyberattack, prompting emergency response and service shutdowns
A cyber attack that targeted IT systems and necessitated an emergency response across the capital triggered the shutdown of critical...
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Europe now accounts for over one-fifth of global ransomware and extortion cases, report finds
As per the latest reports in the field of cybersecurity, Europe has become the main center of ransomware and extortion...
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Germany alarmed as many firms lack cyber defenses amid deep cybersecurity-skills shortage
Germany is going through major cybersecurity problems because some firms lack the proper training, and professional cybersecurity training is missing....
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ENISA warns EU public administrations remain critically vulnerable to cyber threats
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) states that European Union member states are currently experiencing Cyber Attacks. The increasing...
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Belgium rolls out ‘Hack the Government 2025 to identify vulnerabilities across public systems
Belgium started “Hack the Government 2025” to engage ethical hackers to find gaps in the government’s online systems. The Belgian...
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Slovenia’s grid operator ELES joins new Europe-wide network to bolster cybersecurity defenses
Slovenia’s transmission system operator (TSO), ELES, is joining a new European network focused on expanding cybersecurity and improving systems for...
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EDPS drill reveals major gaps in staff preparedness for handling personal data breaches at EU bodies
A simulation called the 'PATRICIA Test 2025' was conducted by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). In their report, the...
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ENISA broadens its mandate to play a larger role in coordinating cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the EU
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) becoming a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program Root marks a significant advancement...
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