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Cybersecurity breaches are increasing in frequency, scale, and cost. In Q2 2024 alone, incidents rose 30% year-on-year, with almost 2,200 attacks every day, that’s one every 39 seconds. The financial impact is climbing just as fast and in 2025, the risks have never been greater.

Based on insights from over 270 surveyed technology, policy, and security leaders across Europe, this report explores the challenges, blockers, and breakthroughs shaping the continent's path toward tech independence.

Ransomware attacks increased by 126% in Q1 2025, compared to 2024, with an average of 275 incidents per day. These attacks now account for 58% of the value of large-scale ($1M+) cyber insurance claims and have caused 24 days of downtime this year. As threat actors grow more sophisticated, governments are introducing stricter reporting rules and in some regions, banning ransom payments altogether.

In the second quarter of 2025, public sector organizations around the world experienced an average of 2,632 weekly cyberattacks each, marking a 26% year-over-year increase. These are the 5 biggest cyberattacks in recent times that have severely impacted government operations, trust, and security.

In this edition of Wire Uncut, we sit down with Fran Villalba Segarra, founder and CEO of Internxt, to explore the company’s privacy-first mission and its vision for a more sovereign, secure internet.

In a digital world dominated by algorithms and ad revenue, Mastodon offers something refreshingly different: a non-profit, open-source social network powered by people, not profit. In the latest episode of Wire Uncut, host Alexandra Remzso sits down with Andy Piper, Head of Communications at Mastodon, to discuss digital sovereignty, the power of open protocols, and why decentralisation might just be the future of social.

In a digital world where privacy and security are constantly under threat, choosing the right communication platform is crucial. Wire stands out as a robust, enterprise-grade messenger, purpose-built for end-to-end protection and transparency. Whether you’re a business leader, privacy advocate, or curious user, understanding the security mechanisms behind Wire helps foster trust and informed decision-making.

Looking for a secure, compliant WhatsApp alternative? Whether you're a privacy-conscious individual, an enterprise seeking GDPR-compliant tools, or an EU-based organization demanding digital sovereignty, this article covers how to choose the best alternative to WhatsApp.

As the EU doubles down on digital sovereignty, GDPR enforcement, and NIS2 compliance, one thing is clear: WhatsApp is no longer a viable option for secure enterprise communication. Despite end-to-end encryption for message content, WhatsApp (owned by Meta) still collects metadata, lacks EU hosting, and cannot meet the privacy, governance, and control standards required by European organizations.

No organization in the world is safe from a cybersecurity violation. But data breach impact differs across industries because of factors like regulations, nature of information compromised, and the sector’s role in national security and infrastructure. Understanding the consequences of data loss within specific industries can help enterprises create tailored strategies for cyber resilience and business continuity.