Critical systems
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Berlin centralises response after stolen data published
Berlin has created a central unit to assess stolen government data after files taken in its recent cyberattack were published following an unsuccessful extortion attempt.
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Cisco Nexus flaw enables remote root access
Cisco has patched a critical Nexus 9000 vulnerability that can allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code with root privileges on affected Silicon One-based switches.
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GeoNetwork flaws expose government geoportal backends
Two GeoNetwork vulnerabilities can be chained for unauthenticated remote code execution, with researchers reporting vulnerable internet-facing deployments across government-heavy geospatial infrastructure.
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PaperCut attacks enter second wave
PaperCut says attacks against unpatched internet-facing NG/MF servers have entered a second wave, with more sophisticated post-compromise behaviour and confirmed customer incidents.
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Model puts UK battery cyber loss at £10bn
Centrii modelling puts the five-year probability of a major UK battery-storage cyberattack at 92% under baseline assumptions, with potential losses of £2bn to £10bn.
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EU opens €96m cyber deployment call
A new €96 million Digital Europe funding round will support AI security tools, critical-sector testing, cable resilience, compliance capability, and cyber infrastructure across the EU.
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CRA reporting platform nears September launch
ENISA has clarified how manufacturers will report exploited vulnerabilities and severe product-security incidents when Cyber Resilience Act reporting obligations begin on 11 September.
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AI helps port exploit between WAGO PLCs
Forescout researchers used AI to adapt an exploit between WAGO industrial controllers, but the experiment still demanded specialist intervention, substantial compute cost, and damaged hardware.
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UK opens £100m sovereign AI buying scheme
The UK has opened its first competitions under a £100 million Sovereign AI procurement programme, including dedicated work on AI-agent security and secure defence integration.
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Saxony links agencies in cyber defence alliance
Saxony has created a cyber defence alliance linking ministries, police, intelligence, prosecutors, and incident responders while leaving their existing legal responsibilities intact.