https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-spent-billions-on-a-cyberattack-shieldContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-spent-billions-on-a-cyberattack-shieldhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-spent-billions-on-a-cyberattack-shield#u83364Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:51:34 +0000EU auditors report that a cybersecurity shield costing billions of euros lacks verification of its effectiveness. The system suffers from delays and poor coordination in response efforts. A critical failure in data sharing among member states has created security gaps, undermining the overall defense architecture. While the EU invested heavily in the shield, auditors found that no one checked if the system actually worked as intended.Why it mattersThe EU sought to create a unified defense against cyberattacks to protect member state infrastructure. These failures suggest a disconnect between f