EU cyber defence fragmentation exposed as Russian attacks hit Polish soldiers, grid

EUobserver reports that Russian cyber operations, including phishing against Polish soldiers and attacks threatening winter blackouts, are exploiting the EU's fragmented cyber defence. The piece highlights a widening gap between stated EU cyber solidarity and member-state capabilities, with Chinese threats also noted. The exact scale and attribution of the attacks remain partially unverified, but the trend signals growing real-world impact on European civilians.