Sweden Faces Risk of More Cyberattacks, Civil Defense Minister Warns
The threat landscape facing Sweden has become more acute, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense, at a press conference following recent cyberattacks.
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Sweden set men's handball scoring record with 50 goals in win over Luxembourg
It was slow going at first. Then things really took off for the Swedish men's national handball team, who won their European Championship qualifying match away against Luxembourg by a whopping 50–20 - a record goal tally for the men's national team.
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Sweden to Make Eight Changes for European Championship Qualifier Against Luxembourg
Eight out, eight in. The national handball team is replacing half the squad ahead of its next European Championship qualifier.
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French Blood Banks Hit by Cyberattack on Cooling Systems, Swedish Clinics Say Risk Is Elevated
In France, blood banks were attacked using methods similar to those used in attacks on Swedish grocery store refrigerators. So far, there are no signs that Swedish blood banks have been targeted. But the risk of cyberattacks has generally increased, says Fredrik Jacobsson of Region Skåne.
Technology
Sweden Beat Greece 33-24 in European Championship Qualifier Opener
As expected, Sweden’s handball team had no trouble in its opening European Championship qualifier, beating Greece 33–24 at home in Växjö.
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Jonathan Carlsbogård could miss handball World Cup over role dispute with Sweden
No became yes - and could soon become no again. Just in time for the World Cup in January, Jonathan Carlsbogård could be turning down a place in the national handball team again. “My attitude is the same as before,” says the left-hander.
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After Freezer Hacks, Cybersecurity Expert Warns Against Unnecessary Internet Connections
A day after a large number of fridges and freezers were hacked, it is still unclear who or what was behind the attacks. But it seems certain that similar things will happen in the future. “We will see more digital attacks that affect the physical world,” says cybersecurity expert David Jacoby.
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Roganovic Injury Brings Carlsbogård Back to Sweden’s Handball Team
Nikola Roganovic is injured and will miss next week’s European Championship qualifiers against Greece and Luxembourg. Jonathan Carlsbogård, who had previously declined a call-up, will replace him.
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