MI5 has for the first time published an open “espionage alert” accusing the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), also known as the China Academy of General Technology, of acting in the interests of China’s Ministry of State Security. According to MI5, the institute has “very strong ties” to China’s...
European Commission proposes ban on social media for children under 13
On 17 September 2026, the European Commission presented a draft of the EU Kids Act, a law designed to strengthen the protection of children online. The proposal would introduce uniform age rules for access to social networks and video platforms across the European Union. Children under 13 would be barred...
What threats does Russian hackers’ use of AI pose to Europe
The use of artificial intelligence in planning and carrying out cyberattacks takes them to a new level. It allows attackers to find ways around individual defensive mechanisms more quickly, automate intrusion, and run complex operations with a smaller team of skilled specialists. A telling example came on 27 August 2026,...