Event Brief
The EU spent billions on a cyberattack shield — nobody checked if it worked
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 8:19 AM ET
Summary: The EU built an early-warning system intended to catch a major cyberattack before it spreads. About 20 months later, auditors found the system still is not switched on, despite the billions spent on it.
WHO: Auditors
WHAT: Auditors found the EU’s cyberattack early-warning system is still not switched on.
WHEN: Jan 2025
WHERE: European Union
WHY: No further detail was reported.
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