European authorities and cybersecurity agencies have said that new 5G networks are at riskattacks by state-sponsored hacking groups from , as authorities increasingly pressure telecoms companies to take steps to address new threats , mainly related to equipment suppliers such Huawei as .
The European Commission and many security experts from around the world conducted a study, the results of which showed that 5G networks rely on foreign suppliers and software. In addition, they found that the biggest threat to the networks is hacking groups, supported by governments of countries outside the European Union.
According to the report, published by the authorities, 5G “will bring many new challenges in the security sector”. Experts are sure that with the new networks, state hacking attacks will increase. They also warned telecommunications companies to be careful with their suppliers. Buying equipment, especially from countries outside the European Union, increases the chances of hacking and spying on the company and, by extension, the systems of an entire country.
Researchers from the NIS Cooperation Group, the European Commission and the cybersecurity agency, ENISA, also argue that telecoms companies' networks will be increasingly vulnerable to hackers, due to the purchase of equipment from foreigners.
