Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Ransomware attacks increased by 126% in Q1 2025, compared to 2024, with an average of 275 incidents per day. These attacks now account for 58% of the value of large-scale ($1M+) cyber insurance claims and have caused 24 days of downtime this year. As threat actors grow more sophisticated, governments are introducing stricter reporting rules and in some regions, banning ransom payments altogether.

In the second quarter of 2025, public sector organizations around the world experienced an average of 2,632 weekly cyberattacks each, marking a 26% year-over-year increase. These are the 5 biggest cyberattacks in recent times that have severely impacted government operations, trust, and security.

In this edition of Wire Uncut, we sit down with Fran Villalba Segarra, founder and CEO of Internxt, to explore the company’s privacy-first mission and its vision for a more sovereign, secure internet.

In a digital world dominated by algorithms and ad revenue, Mastodon offers something refreshingly different: a non-profit, open-source social network powered by people, not profit. In the latest episode of Wire Uncut, host Alexandra Remzso sits down with Andy Piper, Head of Communications at Mastodon, to discuss digital sovereignty, the power of open protocols, and why decentralisation might just be the future of social.

In a digital world where privacy and security are constantly under threat, choosing the right communication platform is crucial. Wire stands out as a robust, enterprise-grade messenger, purpose-built for end-to-end protection and transparency. Whether you’re a business leader, privacy advocate, or curious user, understanding the security mechanisms behind Wire helps foster trust and informed decision-making.

Looking for a secure, compliant WhatsApp alternative? Whether you're a privacy-conscious individual, an enterprise seeking GDPR-compliant tools, or an EU-based organization demanding digital sovereignty, this article covers how to choose the best alternative to WhatsApp.

As the EU doubles down on digital sovereignty, GDPR enforcement, and NIS2 compliance, one thing is clear: WhatsApp is no longer a viable option for secure enterprise communication. Despite end-to-end encryption for message content, WhatsApp (owned by Meta) still collects metadata, lacks EU hosting, and cannot meet the privacy, governance, and control standards required by European organizations.

No organization in the world is safe from a cybersecurity violation. But data breach impact differs across industries because of factors like regulations, nature of information compromised, and the sector’s role in national security and infrastructure. Understanding the consequences of data loss within specific industries can help enterprises create tailored strategies for cyber resilience and business continuity.

If you think Canada is a privacy-respecting, mild-mannered member of the global democratic order, you might need to reconsider, at least when it comes to digital sovereignty. With Bill C-2, a so-called “border security” law winding its way through Parliament, Canada is preparing to launch one of the most sweeping digital surveillance regimes in the democratic world. And it’s not just Canadian tech firms or telcos in the crosshairs.

We talk a lot about digital transformation. About the promises of smarter systems, AI safeguards, and the power of technology to protect us. But sometimes, it takes a story and a human story, to remind us what’s really at stake. In 2022, someone at the UK’s Ministry of Defence sat down at their desk and sent an email.