Denmark publicly attributed cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and election-related government websites to pro-Russian hacking groups linked to the Russian state. Authorities said the goal was to create insecurity and punish Denmark for supporting Ukraine—classic “hybrid” pressure tactics. The episode also spotlights how vulnerabilities (including cost-cutting on cybersecurity) can amplify distrust when essential systems fail or appear compromised.
Date: December 19, 2025. Source: euronews.com