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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?

Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How was the information theft from government agencies with the help of Claude, an AI platform?

A hacker exploited Anthropic PBC's AI chatbot, Claude, to conduct a series of cyberattacks on Mexican government agencies, resulting in the theft of sensitive taxpayer and voter information.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cyberattacks are hitting faster with AI fuelling an 89% jump, data shows

A recent report reveals a dramatic 89% increase in cyberattacks aided by AI, significantly reducing the time required for attackers to breach high-value assets.

Feb 24 • 19:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cyber Threats to Local Governments – How to Counter Them?

The XI European Congress of Local Governments in Mikołajki addresses the increasing threat of cyberattacks on local administrations amid digitalization.

Feb 23 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Four arrested for launching massive cyberattacks on parties and institutions after the disaster

Four men have been arrested for allegedly leading a hacker group named 'Anonymous Fénix' responsible for cyberattacks against government websites in Spain.

Feb 22 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Four main hackers of the group 'Anonymous Fénix' arrested for carrying out cyberattacks against public organizations

The Civil Guard has arrested the four main members of the Spanish hacker group 'Anonymous Fénix' for allegedly conducting cyberattacks against public entities such as ministries and political parties.

Feb 22 • 09:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The United Arab Emirates reports thwarting "terrorism-related" cyberattacks

The United Arab Emirates announced that it successfully prevented organized cyberattacks linked to terrorism that targeted its information systems and essential services.

Feb 21 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

If World War III Were to Begin in Space, This Is What the First Week Would Look Like

The article discusses the potential scenarios and impacts of World War III starting in space, emphasizing initial invisible signals and cyberattacks as the first moves in the conflict.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

This is how Taiwan tries to survive China's hybrid war

Taiwan is facing heightened pressures from China and intensifying U.S. deterrence efforts in East Asia amid increasing military drills and cyberattacks.

Feb 20 • 18:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Greenlandic websites are under attack

There are currently cyberattacks, specifically DDoS attacks, targeting Greenlandic websites, as reported by the Danish Institute of Society Security.

Feb 20 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Luxury holidays for one cent: a young man arrested for cyberattacks on hotels

A 20-year-old man was arrested for manipulating online payment systems to book luxury hotel rooms for just one cent.

Feb 20 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After DDoS Attack: Hackers Have Eyes Not Just on Deutsche Bahn

The recent DDoS attack on Deutsche Bahn highlights a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting European infrastructure.

Feb 19 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU Energy Commissioner warns: "The power grid is an easy target"

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen highlights the vulnerability of the European power grid to sabotage and cyberattacks following recent incidents.

Feb 16 • 19:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cyberattacks Target Weaknesses That Banks Cannot Protect Against; Damages Reach Billions

Cyberattacks are exploiting weaknesses in the financial system that banks are unable to defend, leading to substantial financial losses.

Feb 10 • 08:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Cybersecurity System Act is with the President. Deputy Prime Minister Gawkowski: I don't want to think about a scenario without a signature

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski highlights the critical nature of cyber threats facing the country, emphasizing the introduction of a long-awaited cybersecurity law.

Feb 9 • 15:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hacker attacks: Tajani presents new operations room at the Farnesina. 'Italy is at the forefront'

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani inaugurated a new cybersecurity operations room aimed at countering increasing hybrid threats and cyberattacks.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mysterious attacks put hospitals in Germany on alert for 'hybrid warfare'

Berlin's hospitals are on high alert due to a series of unexplained incidents, including drone incursions, cyberattacks, break-ins, and arson.

Feb 6 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

HUBRIID WAR ⟩ Berlin hospitals hit by drones, cyberattacks, and arson wave

Berlin hospitals have reported a rise in suspicious incidents, including cyberattacks, drone intrusions, and arson.

Feb 6 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Warnings Before the Election: Rumors, Cyberattacks, and Deepfakes

Concerns are growing ahead of the upcoming election, prompting the Prime Minister to convene with party leaders to discuss security risks and protective measures as threats, particularly from Russia, are identified.

Feb 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Increasing Threats: The List of Threats Against Norway is Only Growing Longer

Norwegian intelligence warns of escalating threats to Norway by 2026, detailing serious cyberattacks and global tensions with Russia and China involved in exploiting Western divisions.

Feb 6 • 07:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The krill image: Norway may become a victim of Russian pressure and dependent on Chinese technology.

Norwegian intelligence warns of increased threats to the country by 2026, highlighting severe cyberattacks and global tensions primarily from Russia and China.

Feb 6 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Colossal response in case of a US attack: here is Iran's plan among missiles and cyberattacks

The peaceful resolution of the Iranian dossier is hanging by a thread, with the outcome of the US-Iran confrontation potentially shifting towards weaponry amidst ongoing diplomatic discussions.

Feb 5 • 21:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Before the Olympic Opening: Italy repels Russian cyberattacks

Russian and pro-Russian hackers have launched several cyberattacks on Italian institutions ahead of the Winter Olympics, reportedly in retaliation for Italy's support for Ukraine.

Feb 5 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Italy foiled Russian cyberattacks on the Olympics

Italy thwarted cyberattacks from Russia aimed at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, targeting related websites and the foreign ministry buildings, according to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Feb 5 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Security at the Winter Olympics: robots, drones, and a cyber command center

Italian authorities are enhancing security for this week's Winter Olympics in Northern Italy, focusing on protection against potential Russian cyberattacks and digital sabotage.

Feb 5 • 11:38 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Italy Says It Thwarted Russian Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics

Italy announced it successfully prevented a series of Russian cyberattacks aimed at websites associated with the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, impacting around 120 sites including foreign ministry locations and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Feb 5 • 09:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Russia has carried out cyberattacks on the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Italy has thwarted several cyberattacks from Russia aimed at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, enhancing security operations ahead of the opening ceremony, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Feb 5 • 05:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Prevented Russian hacker attacks. Alert for anarchist raids

Security measures have been heightened with the detection of attempted cyberattacks, which were quickly thwarted before the Olympic and Paralympic events.

Feb 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Prevented Russian cyberattacks on Olympic sites and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tajani: "Hackers sent back to sender"

Russian cyberattacks targeting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Olympic sites, including hotels in Cortina, were identified and blocked by security structures, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Feb 4 • 21:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

German intelligence warns of increasing foreign cyber threats

Germany's BfV agency warns that the country is a target for state-sponsored cyberattacks due to its central position in the EU and NATO, highlighting threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Feb 4 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Shortly before the Olympics, Russia attacks host Italy with hacker attacks

Italy's authorities report thwarting several cyberattacks originating from Russia just days before the Winter Olympics, with targeted attacks on hotels in Cortina.

Feb 4 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Russian Cyber Attacks on the Winter Games in Italy

The article discusses Russian cyberattacks targeting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy, highlighting Italy's response and various updates from the event preparations.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Italy thwarted Russian cyberattacks targeting the Winter Olympics

Italy successfully intercepted cyberattacks from Russia that aimed at the infrastructure of the Winter Olympics, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related online systems.

Feb 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Italy says Russia carried out cyberattacks despite calls for peace during Olympics

Italy's Foreign Minister reported that Russian cyberattacks aimed at Italian embassies and Olympic facilities were neutralized without significant impact.

Feb 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Russian hackers attacked Olympic Games organizers in Italy

Russian hackers have launched a series of cyberattacks against the organizers of the Olympic Games in Italy, prompting a response from a dedicated cybersecurity team.

Feb 4 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Tajani: "Russian-Origin Cyberattacks Against Embassies and Hotels in Cortina Averted"

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that planned Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting embassies and Olympic sites, including hotels in Cortina, were successfully thwarted.

Feb 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

War of Russia with Ukraine. Day 1440

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the continuation of sanctions against the Russian 'Shadow Fleet' in line with EU sanctions, including measures against Kremlin propagandists and cyberattack perpetrators.

Feb 2 • 03:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Four minutes of Tusk's conference on TV Republika is too much. The host couldn't handle it

The program on TV Republika was interrupted to air a segment of Donald Tusk's press conference regarding cyberattacks on Poland's energy infrastructure, leading to unexpected moments during the Q&A session.

Jan 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Half a million Poles could have been left without heat. Donald Tusk: This is impressive

Donald Tusk held a press conference following a meeting regarding cyberattacks on Poland's energy infrastructure, emphasizing that the country's critical infrastructure remained secure against destabilization attempts.

Jan 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Instagram: 'Guidelines for sailors' regarding the fear of cyberattacks

Users are advised to remain vigilant for potential future attacks and be particularly cautious with communications, especially emails or messages appearing to come from Instagram, in light of a recent potential cyberattack and data breach on the Meta social networking platform.

Jan 15 • 10:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump opens his arsenal of options against Tehran

Donald Trump has expanded the range of American options to pressure Iran, including imposing a 25% tariff on nations trading with Tehran and considering cyberattacks and military strikes along with ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

Jan 14 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

What Can the US Do in Iran? Trump's Plans Include Mini-Raids, Cyberattacks, and the Hypothesis of Hitting Leader Ali Khamenei

The article discusses the uncertainty in US-Iran relations, detailing Trump's military strategies including potential mini-raids and cyberattacks while balancing the fear of military action against hopes for prudence.

Jan 14 • 13:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington considers wide-ranging options against Iran and military mobilization

Reports indicate that Washington is contemplating various strategies against Iran, including possible cyberattacks and targeting Iran's internal security apparatus.

Jan 14 • 13:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz Siemoniak on the wave of cyberattacks on Polish institutions: the eternal duel of shield and sword

Tomasz Siemoniak discusses the ongoing cyberattacks on Polish institutions and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity preparedness in response to these threats.

Jan 14 • 11:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

NATO member revealed that it was on the brink of blackout: 'We were faced with sabotage from Russia...'

Poland experienced the highest number of cyberattacks in the European Union last November and recently revealed it was close to a blackout following a significant Russian attack on its energy sector.

Jan 14 • 10:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland Target of Hackers, Trump's Threats to Iran Partners, and Google AI in Apple

The podcast discusses Poland's rise in cyberattacks, Trump's threats regarding Iran, and Google's integration of AI technologies with Apple.

Jan 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

A Fatal Start to the Year. Polish Institutions are the Number 1 Targets for Hackers in the Region

Cybercriminals have identified Polish institutions as their top targets in Europe, leading to an increase in cyberattacks in the government sector and highlighting the urgent need for new cybersecurity legislation.

Jan 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Imminent American Escalation Against Iran.. Is the Zero Hour Approaching?

International politics experts reveal the potential for imminent American escalation against Iran involving cyberattacks and military options amidst divided analyses regarding Washington's calls for protesters to take over state institutions.

Jan 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Donald Trump Calls Meeting to Define Strategy on Iran: Bombings or Cyberattacks as Punishment for Repression

President Donald Trump announced a series of economic measures to increase pressure on the Iranian regime amid ongoing protests and repression across the country.

Jan 13 • 09:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Critical Infrastructure: "Humans Are the Biggest Entry Point"

In light of the recent power outage in Berlin, Christian Briss discusses the vulnerabilities of Germany's infrastructure and emphasizes the need for both the state and private sectors to enhance security against growing threats such as sabotage, cyberattacks, and drones.

Jan 12 • 12:24 UTC

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