West increases aid to boost Chisinau's cyber defence capacities

USCYBERCOM and USAID beef up European and Balkan cyber protection 

USAID is to launch a new programme to strengthen Ukrainian and Balkan cyber defences, an initiative that chimes with the US Cyber Command's partnerships forged in the region since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Moldova's anti-corruption drive buttressed by investigators and Western institutions 

Private and public anti-corruption experts in Paris, London, Brussels and Washington are offering their assistance to the Moldovan Republic, which is eager to let its Western partners help wage its fight against graft.

Moldovan intelligence ups its game in the face of Russian infiltration 

With the Russia-Ukraine war unfolding on its doorstep, the small ex-Soviet state, which has just applied for EU membership, is bracing for disruption. Its security services are stepping up anti-corruption and anti-disinformation efforts against Russian infiltration in the country.

Warsaw counts on homegrown talent to shore up its cyber defences 

DDoS, data theft, the spreading of state narratives - the Polish government wants to fill the gaps in its cyber response by calling on local providers to upskill operatives and develop new tools.

• ISRAEL/BAHRAIN - First class of Manama spies complete course with Israeli intelligence.

• FRANCE - Muriel Domenach tipped to become new anti-terrorism intelligence boss. 

• ROMANIA - Bucharest urgently looking for recruits for new cybersecurity directorate. 

Negg sets out to conquer international market 

Italian cyber-intelligence company Negg is looking to win contracts abroad by creating a network of partners and resellers.

Moldova's new spy chief takes up duties in a climate of high tension 

The new head of Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service already has a lot on his plate. He will have to deal with interference by Russian agents and potential unrest in Transnistria, as well as coordinating aid from the country's allies and leading negotiations with the EU.

• YEMEN - Ansarullah still vindictive despite truce

• RUSSIA - Temporary lease of life for top security officers

• MOLDAVIA - Transnistria, on the lookout, barricades itself

• RUSSIA - Financial intel service keeps its staff happy

Poland hit by massive military inventory leak 

The recent leak of Polish military logistics data happened at a time when the country has been making efforts to consolidate its cyber capacities to resist a growing number of hostile operations.