Cyber warfare 'biggest threat' as Europe takes Ireland to court over terror law failures

Micheál Martin: 'It is clear, in light of the worsened security situation in Europe and significant changes in the nature of the security challenges we and our partners face, that accelerated and increased investment in the State’s security and defence services will be required in the coming period.' Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

The Taoiseach has said that “cyber warfare” is the biggest problem the country faces in cybersecurity.

Micheál Martin said the key threats facing Ireland were: cyber security attacks; subsea cable attacks; hybrid attacks; misinformation on social media and terrorist attacks – but added that the risk of them happening was “low”.