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    Baltic Nations Bolster Cyber Defenses Ahead of Russian Power Grid Separation

    February 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are strengthening cybersecurity measures as they prepare to disconnect from the Soviet-era BRELL power network shared with Russia. The Baltic states anticipate potential retaliation from Moscow while transitioning to the EU electricity system on February 9.

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    China's Submarine Cable-Cutting Patents Raise Global Security Concerns

    January 11, 2025 • 1 min read

    Chinese institutions have developed specialized devices designed to sever undersea communications cables, according to patent documents. The revelations come amid suspicious incidents of damaged cables worldwide, with Chinese vessels spotted near several incident sites.

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    Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Linked to Baltic Sea Infrastructure Sabotage

    December 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    Finnish investigators have uncovered evidence tying a Russian shadow fleet vessel to deliberate damage of critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The discovery of a 100km anchor drag mark connected to the Eagle S tanker adds to mounting concerns about coordinated Russian attacks on European digital and energy networks.

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    NATO Heightens Baltic Sea Patrols as Finnish Police Investigate Suspicious Tanker for Cable Damage

    December 29, 2024 • 1 min read

    Finnish authorities are relocating the detained oil tanker Eagle S as investigations continue into damaged undersea infrastructure between Finland and Estonia. The vessel, reportedly part of a Russian oil 'shadow fleet,' was found with unusual communication equipment and is suspected of deliberately damaging power and data cables.

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    Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Finland Over Suspected Submarine Cable Sabotage

    December 27, 2024 • 1 min read

    Finnish authorities have detained the Eagle S oil tanker suspected of damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland through anchor dragging. The incident, affecting power and data cables between Finland, Estonia and Germany, highlights growing concerns about maritime security in the Baltic region.

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    China Blocks Swedish Prosecutors from Investigating Baltic Sea Cable Damage

    December 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    Chinese authorities denied Swedish prosecutors access to a vessel suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, despite claims of cooperation. The incident involving the Yi Peng 3 ship has raised concerns among European officials about possible sabotage of critical infrastructure.

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    Chinese Vessel Suspected in Multiple Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Attempts

    December 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    New evidence suggests a Chinese cargo ship may have targeted undersea telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea region multiple times in November. The vessel Yi Peng 3 exhibited suspicious behavior near Denmark before allegedly damaging cables connecting Sweden, Lithuania, Finland and Germany.

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    Global Internet at Risk: The Growing Challenge of Protecting Undersea Cables

    December 07, 2024 • 1 min read

    Recent disruptions to undersea internet cables in Nordic waters expose critical vulnerabilities in global communications infrastructure. As nations struggle with mounting technological challenges to protect 1.5 million kilometers of ocean-floor cables, experts warn of sophisticated threats while backup solutions remain years away.

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    Construction Accident Severs Critical Internet Cables Between Sweden and Finland

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    Two fiber optic cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged, disrupting internet service for thousands. While initially raising security concerns, investigators confirmed one break was caused by construction work, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Baltic region.

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