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German companies defenceless against cyberattacks, study shows

Germany faces a severe shortage of cybersecurity specialists, with record damages of €202.4 billion in 2024 due to cyberattacks, a study by Strategy& reveals.

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NordVPN: Fake online shops up 250% in the run-up to Black Friday

Adrianus Warmenhoven, NordVPN's cybersecurity expert, listed key threats and offered tips on how to avoid online shopping scams during the holiday season.

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How can Europe build its 'digital immune system' against crime?

Luísa Proença, deputy national director of Portugal's judicial police, told Euronews that technological innovation and country cooperation will be needed to respond to modern cyber threats.

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What will AI never be able to do? Tech executives in Spain weigh in

AI is already a transformative reality in multiple sectors, but it poses challenges in cybersecurity and personal data protection. Experts from Microsoft, Carrefour and Iberdrola discuss the present and future of artificial intelligence.

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Global Cybersecurity Forum: How can the world guarantee online safety?

In partnership with Global Cybersecurity Forum

The Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh brought together leaders from more than 80 countries to discuss how to better prepare for rapidly evolving online threats.

Europe in Motion

Under attack: Which EU countries suffer the most IT incidents?

Threats to businesses range from IT service outages to data destruction or corruption, as well as the disclosure of confidential information.

Germany

German civil protection agency removes war as 'unlikely' possibility

The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance warned in its latest report that war no longer seems as unlikely as it did a few years ago, as it recommends maintaining food supplies of three to ten days.

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Russian cyberattacks against NATO members up 25%: analysis

A Microsoft analysis found that Russian actors are ramping up cyberattacks against NATO countries amid rising tensions.

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Scientists can easily intercept military data from satellites

US researchers found it surprisingly easy to access private text messages and military data using homemade satellite scans that cost as little as €500.

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Global Cybersecurity Forum tries to tackle cyberspace threats

Euronews brings the latest news from the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia.

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Over 80 countries gathered in Baku for global security talks

In partnership with Azpromo

Over 80 countries joined the third Baku Security Forum in Azerbaijan, addressing terrorism, cybercrime, disinformation and humanitarian crises in a bid to strengthen cross-border security cooperation.

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Which countries in Europe have digital ID cards and how do they work?

Mandatory digital IDs may be coming to the UK, but non-mandatory ones have been in some European countries for decades.

Germany

Cyberattack causes disruptions at major European airports

The disruptions to electronic systems reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible.

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Time is running out for EU Member States to decide on Chat Control

With just a few days left before the Council is due to take a vote on the controversial proposal, both the public pressure and cross-party outcry may pose a unique challenge to Brussels' usual choreographed votes on long-debated legislation.

Europe News

What can Europe do to better defend against GPS hacks from Russia?

In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.

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How to protect yourself from WhatsApp scam that steals your identity

Hackers are use WhatsApp video calls to steal accounts and ask for money.

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AI is increasing cyberattacks and Europe is being hit the hardest

Europe is one of the regions hardest hit by cyberattacks in 2025, according to a report from an American cloud security company.

Europe in Motion

EU SMEs crippled by cyber scams: Here are the most affected countries

Cybersecurity fears are preventing the growth of Europe's SMEs. Almost half are deliberately choosing not to expand due to their vulnerability.

Business

Cyber security: Would you pay someone to break into your office?

Do you really know who’s coming into your office building? “If you're wearing a uniform, people don't really question you,” security expert Daniel Dilks told Euronews.

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Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors

Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.

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