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The Blind Spot in European Cybersecurity: Why SMEs Are Losing the Attack Surface Battle

Most European small and mid-sized enterprises believe they are too small to be targeted. The data tells a different story. According to ENISA’s 2025 Threat Landscape Report, over 60% of cyberattacks in the EU now target organisations with fewer than 250 employees.

February 27, 2026

Europe·Security

Encryption Vulnerability in Satellite Communications: An Open Door for Cyber Espionage

A newly published academic study reveals that nearly half of all communication satellites in geostationary orbit transmit civilian and military data without any encryption. This finding highlights a critical weakness not only in communication technologies but also in the context of modern

November 13, 2025

Analysis·Europe·Security

Securing Europe’s Energy Grid Against Hybrid Cyber Operations: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

Overview Over the past two years, Europe’s energy infrastructure has become a primary target for hybrid cyber operations. Attack patterns indicate a shift from classic ransomware to multi-stage reconnaissance campaigns involving OT (Operational Technology) systems, grid-balancing mechanisms, and cross-border power interconnectors. These

November 11, 2025

Europe·Intelligence·Security

The Russian spy ship stalking Europe’s subsea cables

Securing Europe’s Undersea Infrastructure: Intelligence Assessment Europe’s undersea cable network has become a strategic intelligence blind spot. These systems carry the overwhelming majority of global internet traffic, financial transactions, diplomatic communications, and defense-related data. Recent intelligence indicators suggest that Russia’s Yantar-class vessels

November 4, 2025

Analysis·Europe

Digital Support for Europe’s Border Security: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

Context: Europe’s Borders as a Hybrid Security Space The European Union’s borders are no longer just physical lines; they are data environments. Migration routes, organised crime, terrorism, sanctions evasion, and state-backed hybrid operations all intersect at the external borders of Schengen. To

September 11, 2025

The Blind Spot in European Cybersecurity: Why SMEs Are Losing the Attack Surface Battle

Encryption Vulnerability in Satellite Communications: An Open Door for Cyber Espionage

Securing Europe’s Energy Grid Against Hybrid Cyber Operations: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

The Russian spy ship stalking Europe’s subsea cables

Digital Support for Europe’s Border Security: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

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