The State of EU Cybersecurity: Threats, Trends, and the Evolving Landscape

Explore the complex and widespread cybersecurity threat landscape currently facing the European Union. This episode delves into the findings of recent reports, highlighting how geopolitical tensions and the rapid pace of digitisation are fueling a surge in malicious cyber activity. We discuss the substantial threat level assessed for the EU, meaning direct targeting and serious disruptions are realistic possibilities [previous turn]. You'll learn about the most reported attacks, including Denial-of-Service (DoS/DDoS/RDoS) and ransomware, and how threats against data are also prevalent. We break down the key threat actors – from financially motivated cybercriminals and well-funded state-nexus groups focused on espionage and disruption, to increasingly unpredictable hacktivists driven by geopolitical events. Discover how threats are evolving, including the shift in ransomware tactics, the rise of hacker-for-hire services, the use of AI in creating fake content and misinformation, and the persistent danger posed by the exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities and sophisticated supply chain attacks. We also look at which sectors are most targeted, including public administration and transport, and peer into the future to understand how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing will shape the threat landscape towards 2030.

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