Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: EU has a problem attracting and retaining cyber talent
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Dec 12, 2025 The EU faces challenges in attracting and retaining cyber talent due to skills gaps and burnout. A massive security breach leads to the resignation of Coupang's CEO. Microsoft expands its bug bounty program, now covering third-party code vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine showcases its hacking prowess by targeting Russian logistics, and a significant data exposure is revealed at Petco, affecting pet medical details. Additionally, multiple cyber attack indictments and security patches highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure.
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EU Cyber Talent Shortage Exposed
- The EU struggles to attract and retain cybersecurity staff due to skill gaps and poor training programs.
- Excessive workloads, burnout and uncompetitive pay drive experts away from European orgs.
Coupang CEO Resigns After Massive Breach
- Park Dae-jun resigned as Coupang CEO after authorities raided the company over a data breach affecting two-thirds of South Koreans.
- Investigators identified a 43-year-old Chinese national ex-employee from the security team as the alleged hacker.
Active Zero-Days Hit Popular Projects
- Google patched an actively exploited Chrome zero-day, its eighth this year, while GOGS servers are being actively compromised.
- Wiz reports over 700 GOGS servers already breached and the project had not yet released a patch.