Cyprus identified among EU states hit by Russian-linked cyberattacks

A briefing from the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) published on Monday revealed that Cyprus is among several EU member states that have experienced cyberattacks attributed to Russian-linked activities. The report underscores that the European Union condemned these malicious cyber operations in July 2026, which involved a combination of state and non-state actors, ranging from intelligence agencies to cybercriminal groups, hacktivists, and private entities.

The document lists Cyprus, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, and Finland as nations that suffered from government network infiltrations or acts of sabotage against critical infrastructure. These incidents highlight the growing use of cyberspace as a primary tool for hybrid warfare, aimed at disrupting essential services, conducting espionage, manipulating information, and interfering with military command systems.

EPRS indicates that these hostile activities are increasingly used to undermine stability within the EU. The report confirms that these attacks are part of a broader strategy of hybrid warfare, which remains a significant security challenge for the European Union as authorities continue to monitor and address these persistent digital threats.