Digital Security and Privacy Vulnerabilities in the Balkans (balkaninsight.com)

• Regional surge in sophisticated phishing and data theft operations.
• Proliferation of bomb threats and online harassment campaigns.
• Urgent need for strengthened digital defense and infrastructure oversight.

"BIRN’s latest report details a surge in digital security threats across the Western Balkans and Turkey, including large-scale data breaches, coordinated phishing scams, and an increase in targeted online hate speech. The data underscores systemic weaknesses in regional digital infrastructure and the ongoing struggle for effective regulatory enforcement regarding data protection."