THE article discusses the surge in ransomware attacks across Europe, indicating a shift in focus from the US to the EU due to oversaturation in the US market and the availability of unpatched vulnerabilities in Europe. Researchers recorded a 55% increase in attacks in early 2026, with notable rises in attacks against major European economies and smaller countries alike.
It highlights the vulnerability of organizations due to cascading risks through supply chains, as demonstrated by a significant attack on a vendor affecting numerous municipalities and organizations. The piece emphasizes the need for companies to assess risk not just from direct vendors but throughout multiple tiers of their supply chain.