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Vatican

Vatican hit by suspected cyber attack

The alleged cyber attack comes days Pope Francis criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine, provoking Moscow's ire.

1 December 2022

Spotlight

Global Cybersecurity Forum: rethinking the global cyber order

In partnership with Global Cybersecurity Forum

Transcending borders and impacting every aspect of people's lives, the cyber landscape is more complex than ever before. The Forum sought to improve peace of mind for parents, business owners, and governments while serving justice to cyber criminals.

25 November 2022

Tech News

Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks

The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day.

Tech News

Estonia hit by massive cyberattack amid tensions with Russia

The Russia-based and pro-Russia hacker group Killnet said it was responsible for the attack on the former Soviet-occupied country.

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Tech News

How can countries protect themselves against cyber warfare?

The Former Chief Strategy Officer for Cyber Policy, US secretary for defence during the Obama administration, says why improving cybersecurity is paramount.

Albania

Cyberattack blocks government and public websites in Albania

Officials say the hackers used similar methods to other recent cyberattacks in Europe.

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Lithuania

Lithuania hit by cyberattacks amid Kaliningrad feud with Russia

The pro-Kremlin group “Killnet” has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Tech News

How Estonia became Europe’s leader in cybersecurity

Estonia was one of the first countries to come under attack from cyberattacks 15 years ago. Now it has one of the world’s strongest security systems.

Tech News

Digital war: How Ukraine is resisting with tech, crypto and hacking

"The Russian cyber army is overestimated, like their regular army," Ukraine's deputy digital minister tells Euronews Next.

Tech News

What part is Anonymous playing in Ukraine’s war effort against Russia?

Since it declared cyber war on Russia last week, the hackers’ collective has claimed credit for several attacks targeting government websites and state-backed media.

28 February 2022

Tech News

Ukraine to launch new 'IT army' to fight off Russian cyberattacks

Ukraine's deputy prime minister announced the move on Saturday after the country had called on its hacker underground to fight off Russian intrusions.

26 February 2022

Tech News

Is Russia using cyberattacks in its war against Ukraine?

"It is realistically possible that these sanctions will result in reprisal," said Chris Morgan, an analyst at cybersecurity firm Digital Shadow.

24 February 2022

The Cube

Ukraine's defence ministry and two banks targeted in cyberattack

Kyiv has appeared to point the finger of blame at Moscow.

15 February 2022

Europe News

European Parliament votes to strengthen EU-wide cybersecurity rules

Negotiations with the European Council on the update to the legislation will now start before European lawmakers eventually vote on the issue.

28 October 2021

Belarus

Belarusian hacktivists claim drone attack on Minsk riot police base

Footage of the incident showed loud bangs and flashes emanating from part of the compound.

13 October 2021

Tech News

Russia is behind 58% of state-sanctioned hacks, according to Microsoft

In its annual report on cybercrime, Microsoft reveals the top three countries targeted by Russian state-sponsored hackers where the United States, Ukraine and the UK.

Tech News

EU officials: Microsoft Exchange email hack came from China

The attack earlier this year compromised tens of thousands of computers. Now EU and US officials have said China-based hackers were to blame.

USA

Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

Biden told Putin during a phone call on Friday that the US reserves the right to "defend its people and its critical infrastructure," the White House said.

Europe News

Web users must accept less anonymity for more security, says expert

Cybersecurity expert Miguel De Bruycker told Euronews that the increase in online attacks is a challenge for Europe.