tech
March 30, 2026
Unbridled Cybercrime
What do the Ministry of Justice, EPS, Military Academy, Cadastre, Ministry of Defense, VMA, Business Registers Agency (APR), Telekom have in common...
TL;DR
- State institutions and companies in Serbia, such as the Ministry of Justice, EPS, and Telekom, have recently been targets of cyberattacks.
- These attacks have caused reputational damage, financial losses, and compromised the privacy of clients and users.
- The advancement of artificial intelligence and other technologies is enabling more sophisticated cybercrimes.
- Global telecommunications companies like AT&T, SK Telecom, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Odido have also experienced significant data breaches.
- Other organizations like PayPal, IDMerit, Qantas Airways, ManageMyHealth, Dior, UniCredit bank, Schneider Electric, and Tesla Motors have also been victims of cyberattacks.
- The average time for attackers to compromise data has significantly decreased, with some attacks taking as little as 29 minutes.
- Global cybercrime is projected to cost $10.5 trillion this year, underscoring the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
- Serbia plans to build three new state data centers, and many private companies are also expanding their data center capabilities.
- Beyond infrastructure, enhanced knowledge and awareness are crucial in combating cybercriminals and protecting user privacy.