Overview
- NATO’s supreme commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, said the alliance expects more hybrid activity and is considering proactive steps to create dilemmas for Moscow, adding that Russia is behind some recent incidents.
- Brigadier General Ümit Ersoy, head of NATO cyber operations, warned that possible Russian support for ransomware groups is a serious concern under investigation.
- Recent corporate targets included Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover, with JLR’s breach forcing production stops estimated to cost up to £2 billion and M&S reporting a 99% first‑half profit drop and online order disruption after its hack.
- NATO is running its largest Exercise Cyber Coalition from Tallinn, testing responses to attacks on critical infrastructure and a first‑time scenario involving a compromise of space networks.
- Russia denies orchestrating drone incidents or cyberattacks against Western countries, while Microsoft reported a 25% year‑over‑year rise in attacks on NATO states.