Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics

February 14, 2024 at 07:09AM Albania’s cybersecurity authorities accused a hacker group sponsored by the Iranian government of a cyberattack on the Institute of Statistics. The attack affected 40 computers. In the past, Albania has blamed Iran for cyberattacks, leading to the cutting of diplomatic relations. The United States, NATO, and the EU supported Albania … Read more

Security Pros Warn that EU’s Vulnerability Disclosure Rule is Risky

October 13, 2023 at 03:48PM The European Union (EU) is considering a rule that would require software publishers to disclose unpatched vulnerabilities to government agencies within 24 hours of exploitation. However, many IT security professionals are concerned about the potential abuse of this rule. They argue that the 24-hour window is too short and could … Read more

Can open source be saved from the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act?

October 13, 2023 at 10:49AM The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is causing concern among the open source community. The Act, aimed at addressing cybersecurity issues, imposes strict regulations on software publishers, potentially hindering open source development. The open source community is advocating for more flexibility in the regulations and better understanding of how … Read more