Cybersecurity threats escalate across Europe - SC Media
Cybersecurity threats are escalating across Europe at a faster rate than anywhere else globally, driven by a surge in email-borne attacks and sophisticated AI exploitation.
According to a recent Tech Radar report, Europe is experiencing the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats worldwide, with phishing attempts increasing 4.5 times compared to 2025. Business Email Compromise attacks remain a primary concern, especially in the electronics sector where supply-chain invoice fraud is prevalent.
The hospitality and healthcare industries face disproportionate risks, with malware detections in hospitality reaching 21% and telephone-oriented attack delivery surging 257% in healthcare. European users are more susceptible to engagement, recording 8.3 clicks per 100 threat emails compared to 2.0 worldwide.
Threat actors evolve
Threat actors from Russia and China continue to dominate, though groups from India and Pakistan are increasingly targeting Western Europe. The integration of AI-enabled applications has introduced new vulnerabilities, with 188,000 apps creating identity control challenges.
Attackers are now targeting AI infrastructure, including Langflow and LiteLLM, with attacks on these building blocks increasing 4.6 times over recent 90-day periods.
Cloud security concerns
Nearly 99% of European organizations have faced cloud-based threats, as adversaries prioritize maintaining long-term access and manipulating authentication controls. This represents a significant challenge for businesses across the continent as digital transformation accelerates.
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