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Berlin Hit by Rhysida Ransomware, Data Theft Confirmed
Berlin's administrative network has been hit by a massive Rhysida ransomware attack, with hackers claiming to have stolen a whopping 5.79 TB of sensitive data, including 1.44 million files, and are now threatening to publish it unless paid a ransom. The breach exposes a vast array of confidential records, from government and financial data to personal info like names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
APT28-linked Backdoor Targets European Diplomats
A sophisticated backdoor linked to APT28, a notorious Russian hacking group, has been targeting European diplomats with evolving tactics to evade detection. The malware has been refined over seven months to outsmart automated defenses and stay under the radar.
Europe's Next-Gen Air Missiles Target New Threats
Europe is racing to upgrade its air missile arsenal to counter emerging threats, driven by recent military showdowns like the tense exchanges between Pakistan and India. France's Comet program, led by MBDA, is at the forefront, promising a next-gen missile with greater range and speed by 2030.
Iranian Hacker Group Expands Arsenal with Advanced Backdoor, SSH Tunneler
Meet the Iranian Hacker Group that's expanding its cyber espionage arsenal with advanced tools, potentially setting its sights on a broader target list that includes Middle Eastern and European countries. Their latest moves suggest a more aggressive and sophisticated approach to digital spying.
Spain, Poland forge $6.3 billion deal for Airbus MRTT tankers
Spain and Poland have just sealed a massive $6.3 billion deal to jointly acquire Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, with at least seven planes set to be purchased. This game-changing agreement was greenlit by Spain's Council of Ministers, paving the way for a seven-year partnership with Poland.
US Questionnaire Tests NATO Allies' Support
The US is putting NATO allies to the test with a questionnaire that probes their support for American policies, sparking concerns that it's an unnecessary stress test. Estonia's Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Marko Mihkelson is already speaking out against it, calling it an unwelcome way to handle the situation.
French Tax Authority Breach Exposes 600K Records
A data breach at the French General Directorate of Public Finances exposed a massive 600,000 records, including sensitive taxpayer and business information such as tax IDs, addresses, and phone numbers. For around 250 individuals, the breach went even deeper, compromising the actual contents of messages exchanged with the authority.
Zimbra Vulnerability Exploited in Active Attacks
A critical vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite is under active attack, putting over 12,100 exposed servers worldwide at risk, with most located in Europe and Asia. Attackers can exploit this flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-73570, to execute remote code without authentication, simply by sending specially crafted SMTP requests.
Pokémon Center Breach Exposes Customer Data
A recent cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, a major shipping company, has compromised customer data at the Pokémon Center, forcing the cancellation of some orders due to an unforeseen fulfilment issue. The breach, which occurred between July 29 and August 1, has disrupted operations for multiple retailers in Europe.
French Tax Authority Breach Exposes 678,000 Individuals' Data
A threat actor known as ZeroBytes has claimed access to sensitive French tax authority systems, boasting on a hacking forum that they could sell stolen databases containing data on hundreds of thousands of individuals. The alarming post sparked a swift response from French authorities, who disclosed a massive breach affecting over 678,000 people.
Anthropic Embeds Watermarks in AI-Generated Text
Anthropic is taking a proactive approach to transparency with AI-generated text by embedding watermarks globally, ensuring accountability and compliance with regulations like the EU AI Act. This innovative technique, inspired by Google DeepMind's research, helps distinguish AI-created content from human-written text.
Hackers Exploited Service Provider Flaw in €30M Commerzbank Heist
In a massive €30M heist, hackers exploited a vulnerability in a service provider's software, making unauthorized direct debits from Commerzbank customer accounts in 2023, but fortunately, no customers suffered financial losses. The incident highlights the risks of relying on third-party services and the importance of robust security measures.
Trezor Breach Exposes 13,000 Customers' Personal Data
A security breach at Trezor's logistics partner has compromised the personal data of over 13,000 customers, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and shipping addresses, with the exposure window potentially stretching back 90 days. Trezor has confirmed the breach, which affects customers in several countries who ordered products between May and August.
DeadLock Ransomware Leverages Blockchain to Evade Takedown
DeadLock Ransomware is taking a disturbingly clever approach to evade shutdown by leveraging the Polygon blockchain to conceal its operational addresses, making it a formidable foe for cybersecurity efforts. By cleverly using decentralized building blocks, the group has already amassed a shocking 80 victims, mostly in Europe.
Ceva Logistics Breach Exposes European Client Data
A data breach at Ceva Logistics has compromised sensitive information of European clients, affecting eight warehouses and disrupting contract logistics operations. The breach, described as a "textbook supply chain breach," was contained within European operations, with no impact on global systems.
Valve Exposes Steam Hardware Customer Data Breach
A recent cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, a shipping partner for Steam hardware in Europe, exposed sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and order details, between July 29 and August 1, 2026. Valve has notified affected customers about the breach, which may have compromised their personal information.
Cyberattackers Hijack Legitimate Emails, Payments in Twin 2026 Campaigns
Cyberattackers are sneaking into legitimate emails and payments, exploiting our trust in everyday business communications to pull off scams that now account for almost 46% of all threat detections. They're using ordinary emails like shipment notices and invoice prompts, often sent from compromised corporate mailboxes, to carry out banking malware campaigns.
US Defense Firms Face Growing ITAR Hurdles in Europe
European countries are pushing for greater autonomy in defense procurement, seeking to buy, sell, and operate military systems without being bound by US export controls, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The ITAR "see-through rule" is a major pain point, allowing US regulators to track and control American-made components even when they're integrated into foreign-built systems.
Chinese Threat Actor Exploits Leaked DarkSword Kit to Deploy GHOSTBLADE on iOS Devices
A Chinese threat actor has cleverly exploited a leaked DarkSword kit to deploy GHOSTBLADE on iOS devices, with hosting concentrated in Hong Kong but reaching as far as Japan, the US, and Europe. This surprising attack follows the kit's public leak, which has been rapidly reused to target Apple devices running iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7.
Hensoldt's Order Intake Soars as Middle East Business Remains Limited
Hensoldt's order book is booming, with a surge in contracts that directly reflects recent defence spending decisions, according to CEO Oliver Dörre. The company's order intake has doubled to €2.81 billion, with its order backlog now exceeding €10 billion.
GCAP Timeline Accelerates, Leonardo CEO Says
The timeline for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is likely to accelerate, with the CEO of Leonardo, Lorenzo Mariani, revealing that ministers are pushing to bring the initial in-service date forward from 2035 by a couple of years. This accelerated timeline may require adjustments to the programme's initial requirements and a phased approach to achieving full capability.
Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OWA Flaw to Maintain Mailbox Access
Russian hackers have found a sneaky way to keep access to Microsoft mailboxes by exploiting a flaw in Outlook Web Access, making it tough to shake them off even with a full system overhaul. Simply put, these cyber intruders can stick around unless their presence is manually erased from the Exchange server.
NATO, Ukraine Unveil $569 Million Counter-Drone Funding Initiative
Get ready to take drone defense to the next level! NATO and Ukraine are teaming up to offer a $569 million funding boost to joint ventures between Ukrainian and NATO-member state companies, aiming to accelerate game-changing counter-drone solutions.
Rafael Expands European Footprint with Localized Tactical Communications in Germany
In today's fast-paced military landscape, being unable to communicate effectively in real-time with coalition partners isn't just a hindrance - it's a major liability. Commanders now need to make critical decisions in minutes, not hours, and that requires seamless, coalition-capable tactical communications.