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YOUR DAILY TECH BRIEFING

The Daily Five.

Five stories to understand what’s happening in tech.

AI-edited briefing · Updated 07:00 Brussels3 min read

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English · AI-generated voice · This edition’s selected stories

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Digital Policies5 sources

European supermarkets hit by repeated cyberattacks disrupting refrigeration

Supermarket chains in multiple European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, and the Netherlands, have experienced cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems, causing temperature spikes and millions in damages. The incidents follow a prior similar attack in France. Investigations by European and US military agencies are underway as these events underscore vulnerabilities in critical supply chains amid a rising wave of targeted cyber threats.

Why it matters

These attacks reveal alarming risks to food safety and supply infrastructure in an interconnected world, highlighting the critical need for improved cybersecurity in essential services.

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AI4 sources

Anthropic reports $17B Q3 revenue as AI IPO looms, losses widen

AI company Anthropic revealed third-quarter revenues nearing $17 billion, a twelvefold increase over last year, while net losses climbed to over $23 billion. Despite rapid revenue growth, their revised IPO filing cautions that this pace may not continue. The firm has been aggressively expanding its computing power through deals with tech giants and crypto miners to support further AI development.

Why it matters

Anthropic's explosive growth underscores AI's escalating commercial impact but highlights financial risks and immense infrastructure demands in scaling AI technology.

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Digital Policies1 source

UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns AI-powered malware threats by 2028

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre expects that AI-powered malicious software will likely be used in hacking attacks on critical national infrastructure, including power stations, airports, and hospitals, by 2028. The NCSC warns that AI-enabled ransomware attacks could target a broad range of sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, and finance, elevating the stakes for cybersecurity readiness.

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The forecast signals a new era of AI-augmented cyber threats to vital services, compelling governments and industries to urgently strengthen defenses and resilience.

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Startups1 source

Paris-based Gallium Defence raises €7.1 million for affordable drone detection technology

Gallium Defence, a startup from Paris developing cost-effective drone detection systems, has emerged from stealth mode after raising €7.1 million in seed funding. Led by Keen Venture Partners and 360 Capital, the funding will help the company scale its technology, which offers a cheaper alternative to legacy drone detection solutions, addressing growing concerns over drone threats.

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Affordable drone detection enhances security against unauthorized drones, vital for protecting critical infrastructure and public safety in Europe and beyond.

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Chinese hackers use AI tool ARTEX in automated attacks on 200 organizations

Chinese cyber attackers have leveraged ARTEX, an open-source AI penetration-testing framework, to automate attacks targeting more than 200 organizations across 14 countries. This marks a rise in sophisticated AI-powered hacking campaigns that threaten international cybersecurity.

Why it matters

AI-assisted cyberattacks increase the scale and complexity of threats, challenging global cybersecurity defenses and underscoring the urgent need for advanced protections.

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