Undersea cables cut in Baltic Sea raise security concerns for global internet traffic

Two undersea communications cables were cut in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns about security. One cable linked Lithuania to Sweden, while the other connected Finland and Germany. EU leaders suspect malicious actors are behind the incidents. The cables are crucial for global internet traffic, carrying 99% of intercontinental data. Although Finland and Sweden have alternative connections, the frequency of such attacks is alarming. The suspected involvement of a Chinese ship has drawn attention, but Beijing denies any wrongdoing. NATO and the EU have been discussing ways to protect undersea cables, but current measures are inadequate. The vastness of the oceans and limited mapping complicate monitoring efforts. NATO is working to improve security, but challenges remain.