The Danish Social Security Agency published a new threat assessment for the cyber threat to the telecommunications sector that highlights the risks for the telecom companies in Europe.

“In this threat assessment, the Danish Agency for Social Security raises the threat level for cyber espionage against the Danish telecommunications sector to HIGH. This is because the extent of cyber espionage against the telecommunications sector in Europe has likely increased.” reads the threat assessment. “Danish telecommunications and internet providers must therefore also be aware of attempted cyber attacks by state hackers.”