Bulk of data centre cyberattacks coming from hostile states, warn EU experts

Data centres are an attractive target for attackers because of the 'wider reach' of those affected. Picture: Shutterstock

Europe’s data centres — with more than 80 of them in Ireland — are increasingly being hit by cyberattacks, the bulk coming from hostile states, according to EU experts.

The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) warns these centres and other types of digital infrastructure are an “attractive” target for attackers because of the “wider reach” of those affected — far beyond the service hit.