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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert: The threat revealed in Sweden against the energy network must be taken seriously

According to cyber security expert Tuukka Heikkilä, a newly discovered threat in Sweden must be taken seriously, reflecting a similar cyber attack on Poland's energy infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Traitor!" Thousands of Fake Accounts Attack Japanese Prime Minister and Their Japanese is Suspiciously Chinese

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiči faces a malicious online campaign led by thousands of fake accounts accusing her of betrayal and military expansionism, with allegations regarding the language used in the attacks suggesting Chinese origins.

Feb 24 • 12:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Cyber Scammers Preparing Attack Under the Head of the Czech National Bank

Cyber scammers are planning attacks impersonating the Czech National Bank, causing concerns about cybersecurity in the country.

Feb 24 • 12:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The entire Bergen municipality affected by extensive data breach

The Bergen municipality in Norway has experienced a significant data breach affecting between 2,000 and 2,500 employees and officials, with sensitive information being stolen and disseminated.

Feb 23 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pub left without 'parmas' as cyber attack targets chicken processor

A cyber attack on Hazeldenes chicken processing plant in Victoria has disrupted chicken supply for businesses in the state.

Feb 23 • 05:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Cyber Attack on Websites in Greenland

Several websites in Greenland were subjected to a DDoS attack on Friday, coinciding with the visit of Denmark's King Frederik.

Feb 20 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: Cyber Attack Causes IT Disruption at the Train Company

A cyberattack was confirmed as the cause of disruptions to the booking systems of the German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, affecting both its app and website.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Cyber Attack on Grund: Access to Data on Tens of Thousands of Clients, Employees, and Relatives

A cyber attack on a nursing home in December 2025 compromised sensitive personal data of thousands of clients, staff, and relatives.

Feb 14 • 21:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cyber Attack on Grund: Data Stolen on Tens of Thousands

A cyber attack on Grund in December 2025 led to the theft of sensitive data concerning tens of thousands of current and former residents, staff, and relatives associated with the nursing homes.

Feb 14 • 21:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Cyber Attack on Grund: Information About Tens of Thousands of People was Compromised

A recent cyber attack at Grund led to the compromise of sensitive information affecting tens of thousands of individuals.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Leak of Personal Information for 10,000 Patients: Cyber Attack on Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital

A cyberattack at Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital has led to the leak of personal information for approximately 10,000 patients.

Feb 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Soldier Down? Here's What It's Really About

The Finnish publication Suomen Sotilas has been temporarily shut down for website updates amidst concerns about a possible cyber attack.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A cyber attack on the Finnish state administration's information system – police are investigating a serious crime

The Finnish Cyber Security Authority is investigating a significant data breach involving the state information and communication technology center Valtori, which has affected user data for approximately 50,000 individuals.

Feb 9 • 15:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What will Iran do if the US attacks?

The article discusses Iran's potential response options if the United States were to attack, focusing on missile and drone strikes against US military bases in the Middle East and cyber warfare tactics.

Feb 9 • 02:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Two months after investigations... Notepad++ application hack revealed, Chinese hackers suspected

A cyber attack against the open-source Notepad++ application has been traced back to a Chinese hacking group, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Feb 8 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Just before the turn of the year, an attack was revealed that seriously tests NATO's borders - Russia is becoming the culprit

A significant cyber attack by Russia's FSB targeted over 30 sites in Poland's energy infrastructure just before the New Year, testing NATO's responses amid severe cold.

Feb 7 • 06:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The SIDE ensures that it prevented a cyber attack against the Foreign Ministry

Argentina's Intelligence Secretariat reported that its Federal Cyber Intelligence Agency thwarted a cyber attack aimed at the official domain of the Foreign Ministry, detecting and repelling the attempt in time.

Feb 5 • 22:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Protest and Petition Against Olympic Sponsor

The liveblog covers Greenpeace's protest against Olympic sponsor ENI, along with updates on women's hockey defeats and concerns about ICE deployment due to a cyber attack from Russia, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

Feb 5 • 15:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

New Olympics, old tactics: Italy announces it has stopped a Russian cyber attack

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that the country has successfully halted a cyber attack aimed at the upcoming Winter Olympics, attributing the attack to Russian hackers.

Feb 5 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A cyber attack compromises the data of approximately 6,800 registrants in the Barcelona Rental Market

A cyber attack detected in December last year compromised the data of around 6,800 individuals registered in the Barcelona Rental Housing Market between 2014 and 2018.

Feb 5 • 03:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: German flag bearers for the opening ceremony confirmed

German flag bearers for the upcoming opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics have been announced amidst various updates including a potential hockey game cancellation due to a virus outbreak and a cyber-attack originating from Russia.

Feb 4 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Specialist UK insurer Beazley agrees to £8bn takeover by Zurich

Beazley, a UK insurer specializing in cyber-attack coverage, has agreed to an £8 billion takeover by Swiss rival Zurich amid challenges faced by the London stock market.

Feb 4 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Major data breach in the government's administration – Affects thousands of devices

A significant cyber attack on the Ministry of Finance's mobile device management systems has compromised the configuration and user data of approximately 20,000 devices.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

How Russia Uses Hackers to Attack Western Infrastructure

Russian hackers are now reportedly state-sponsored, as evidenced by a recent incident in Muleshoe, Texas, where a cyber attack caused overflow in the city's water system.

Feb 3 • 18:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

It is known who was behind the cyber attack on energy networks in Poland

The article reveals the identity of those responsible for the cyber attack on Poland's energy networks.

Jan 30 • 18:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

They attempted to turn off heating in Poland. Are Russian services testing a new method of cyber attack?

A dangerous cyber attack on Poland's energy infrastructure occurred just before the end of 2025, potentially leaving 500,000 people without heating if successful.

Jan 15 • 19:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Major Breach: Al Jazeera Exclusively Publishes Serious Leaks from Assad's Remnants

Al Jazeera is set to reveal in a new investigation the movements of generals and leaders in Assad's regime aiming to destabilize the current Syrian government.

Jan 15 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Kyrianakis on Athens FIR: After decades, the transceivers are changing, it is clear that there was no cyber attack

Transport Minister Kyrianakis addressed railway, urban transport employees, and air traffic controllers, stating that the change of transceivers after decades contributed to recent issues, while clarifying that no cyber attack occurred.

Jan 15 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: data hack on Victorian public schools; SA premier defends criticism of Randa Abdel-Fattah

A cyber-attack has compromised the personal data of current and former Victorian public school students, prompting investigations by the state's education department.

Jan 14 • 20:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Bombers, cruise missiles or cyber: the hypotheses of a US attack on Iran

The countdown has begun as Donald Trump has limited military options available to launch a series of strikes against Iran, primarily using bombers from the US or cruise missiles from ships, given the absence of aircraft carriers in the region.

Jan 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cyber Attacks on Polish Energy Sector. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka Confirms

Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka confirmed that there were attempts to attack solar and wind installations across Poland last year, but all attempts were unsuccessful and the energy system remained stable.

Jan 13 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

US Attack on Iran? These Scenarios are on the Table

Trump threatens the Iranian leadership with harsh consequences due to their brutal actions against protesters, as Washington explores various military and cyber options, while some voices warn against overreactions and their potential consequences.

Jan 12 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Civil Aviation Authority Commander on Athens FIR blackout: 'There is no evidence of a cyber attack'

George Saounatsos addressed the Athens FIR blackout, indicating no signs of a cyber attack and confirming that flight safety was not compromised during the incident.

Jan 9 • 07:13 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The Tady a teď Association raised enough money for its rescue. After a cyber attack, it will focus on education

The Tady a teď Association has successfully raised funds for its recovery following a cyber attack and plans to concentrate on awareness initiatives.

Jan 9 • 05:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Part of London hit by cyber attack, citizens received warning: 'Data has been copied and stolen'

A local government area in London has suffered a cyber attack, with concerns that data from over 100,000 households may have been stolen, prompting warnings for citizens to be cautious of unexpected communications.

Jan 8 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

M&S Christmas food sales soar but clothing suffers from cyber-attack fallout

Marks & Spencer reported a surge in food sales during the Christmas period while clothing sales decreased due to the lingering impacts of a cyber-attack and other economic factors.

Jan 8 • 08:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jaguar Land Rover sales slump sharply amid US tariffs and cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover experienced a significant decline in sales due to US tariffs and slow recovery from a cyber-attack, with wholesale volumes dropping by 43.3% in the last quarter of the year.

Jan 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Marinakis on Athens FIR: There was no issue of flight safety, immediate investigation into the causes of the blackout

The government spokesman stated that there is no indication of a cyber attack and proclaimed the establishment of a five-member committee to investigate the recent blackout in the Athens FIR.

Jan 5 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The National Court confirms a year in prison for an ultra who made a 'massive call' to attack the PSOE website in 2023

The National Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence for a far-right activist who incited a cyber attack against the PSOE website in 2023.

Jan 5 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Cyber Attack and Copy of Maduro's House: How the U.S. Managed to Capture the President of Venezuela

President Donald Trump revealed details about a daring Delta Force raid on Nicolás Maduro's house, which was planned for months and included building a replica of the residence for training purposes.

Jan 3 • 21:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rainbow Six Siege is back online following potential Ubisoft hack - here's what happened

Ubisoft has restored online services for Rainbow Six Siege after a cyberattack forced the game offline for nearly two days during the Christmas period.

Dec 30 • 14:23 UTC

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