Europe on High Alert: Unraveling the Mystery Behind Suspected Hybrid Attacks

Italy has reported that civilian infrastructure across Europe is currently "under attack." This week has seen a series of bomb threats that led to grounded flights and placed airports on high alert. Investigations revealed no explosives were found, and the threats appear to be hoaxes. However, the disruption extends beyond aviation. In several European countries, hackers have targeted supermarket freezers, causing temperatures to rise and leading to the spoilage of food. These combined incidents are fueling fears and prompting questions about a potential coordinated campaign of hybrid attacks. The article explores who might be responsible for these threats, whether they are interconnected, and the capacity of European nations to collectively counter these aggressive actions. The discussion features insights from Eric Schouten, Founder and CEO of Dyami Security Intelligence, Dennis-Kenji Kipker, Research Director of the Cyber Intelligence Institute, and Patrick Bury, a Defence and Security Specialist at the University of Bath.