Europe’s fall from cyber safety grace: why it is now among the world’s riskiest cyber regions

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Europe has transitioned from being considered a relatively low risk cyber region to one of the world’s most targeted environments. The shift has been swift and severe.

Once shielded by a perception of safety, the continent now finds itself at the heart of global cyber conflict. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has spilt far beyond the battlefield, reshaping cyberattack patterns and leaving European infrastructure and institutions exposed.