Cyber attacks

Eco-Innovation

Solar has a ‘cybersecurity challenge’. Here’s what experts suggest

A new report maps solar systems’ cybersecurity weaknesses and how we can protect them.

30/04/2025

France

France accuses Russia of spate of high-profile cyberattacks

Paris said Russian military intelligence has attacked a dozen French entities since 2021, and also targeted Emmanuel Macron's election campaign in 2017.

30/04/2025

Tech News

Poland leads EU call for more civilian, military cooperation on cyber

The call comes as EU leaders are set to discuss a plan aimed at mobilising €800 billion on defence and security.

05/03/2025

Tech News

Poland to ask EU telecom ministers to sign cybersecurity declaration

The Warsaw declaration comes as the European Commission on Friday presented an action plan to protect subsea telecom infrastructure from incidents.

21/02/2025

Business

AI firm founded by Austrian ex-Chancellor Kurz reaches unicorn status

Founded in January 2023, Dream develops AI-driven cyber defence solutions for governments, seeking to identify and eliminate threats before they materialise.

17/02/2025

Business

Major cyber attack disrupts holiday season flights at Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to restore its systems a few hours later.

26/12/2024

Europe News

UK 'underestimates' cyber threats from hostile states

The new head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre is set to warn of huge risks to the country's infastructure from China, Iran and Russia.

03/12/2024

Tech News

There are 2,000 possible cyber-attacks per second, UK telecoms say

The UK’s largest telecommunications provider says there are roughly 2,000 potential cyber-attacks every second recorded through its platforms.

16/09/2024

Tech News

Disruptive attacks have doubled in EU, cybersecurity chief says

Attacks with geopolitical motives have steadily risen since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU cybersecurity chief said.

29/05/2024

Tech News

How long does it take a hacker to crack your passwords in 2024?

A simple eight-character password can be cracked in only 37 seconds using brute force but it takes over a century to crack a 16-character one.

11/05/2024

World News

AI fuelling global surge in cybercrime

The cost of cybercrime around the world is estimated to reach 11.2 trillion euros a year by 2025.

08/05/2024

Europe News

German foreign minister blames Russia for cyberattack on SPD party

Relations between the two European countries were already tense, with Germany providing military support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia.

03/05/2024

Poland

Poland experiences increase in DDoS attacks from Russia

According to the Polish Cyber Defence Army, Poland is receiving a high number of DDoS attacks that originate from Russia.

06/03/2024

Tech News

Belgium tries to break cybersecurity certificate deadlock

Of three certificates proposed since 2019, only one has been approved, two others are still in progress.

29/02/2024

Russia

UK accuses Russia of democratic interference

State actors and "Wagner-style" hackers are doing "dirty work" to disrupt the country's political processes, one minister has warned.

07/12/2023

Europe News

Smart devices to be protected from cyber attacks after EU strikes deal

Household products connected to the internet will soon have to be better protected from cyber threats after European Union countries and lawmakers agreed on new legislation on Thursday.

01/12/2023

Europe News

EU should go on the cyber offensive in defence reform - Charles Michel

The European Union needs a bespoke "cyber force" to beef up its defensive capabilities, according to European Council chief Charles Michel.

30/11/2023

Partner content

GCF: World leaders and businesses must unite in fight against cyber crime, Interpol chief says

Partner content presented by Global Cybersecurity Forum

The world needs to take action together to thwart potentially catastrophic cyber attacks, Interpol warns.

02/11/2023

Hacker Hunter

Exploring the thin line between cybercrime and ethical hacking

A co-production with Kaspersky

Hacking’s adrenaline rush can be addictive. But many believe black-hat (illegal) hackers can develop a moral compass and learn to use their skills for good – especially if authorities intervene when they’re young.

09/06/2023

Europe News

Brussels announces plans to defend itself from growing cyber threats

The proposals will cost €1.1 billion.

18/04/2023