Security breach uncovered in Bratislava‑Nova startup conference room

During a routine safety inspection on 12 October, technicians at the cybersecurity firm NetGuard discovered a concealed listening device embedded in the wall of its main conference room. The device, a miniature microphone linked to a remote transmitter, appeared to have been installed sometime in early 2025.

The Federal Interior Ministry has launched a formal investigation, with Minister Tomás Vidal ordering a forensic sweep of all corporate premises in Nord Europa. Officials have urged companies to adopt stricter physical‑security protocols, citing the incident as evidence of growing foreign‑intelligence interest in the Republic's high‑tech sector.