September 27, 2024 at 10:21AM Meta was fined over $100 million by the EU privacy regulator for a security breach involving Facebook users’ passwords. The Irish Data Protection Commission investigated after Meta notified them of the breach, where some passwords were stored in plain text. This is the latest in a series of hefty fines … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 08:15AM The AI Convention, signed on September 5, 2024, aims to protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the face of artificial intelligence advancements. However, concerns have been raised about its enforceability, particularly regarding national security interests and treatment of public vs private sectors. Challenges in balancing human … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 11:36AM The Dutch DPA fined Uber €290 million for failing to comply with E.U. data protection laws by transferring sensitive driver data to the U.S. Uber collected and stored a range of personal driver information on U.S. servers without adequate protection. Uber contested the decision, claiming their actions were GDPR-compliant. Earlier, … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 02:08AM Meta’s ad-free subscription plan in the EU faces scrutiny for allegedly breaching competition rules. The European Commission claims the “pay or consent” model violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering an equivalent non-personalized alternative. Meta’s stance could lead to hefty fines and ongoing discussions with regulators. Grindr also faces … Read more
June 21, 2024 at 03:04AM Sweden’s satellites have faced “harmful interference” from Russia since joining NATO in March. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority confronted Russia on March 21 and escalated complaints to the International Telecommunications Union on June 4. The issue impacts not only Sweden but several ITU member states. The EU warned about … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 08:12AM Digital attacks on the EU, including election-related services, have doubled, with many linked to Russian-supported groups following the invasion of Ukraine. ENISA’s top official revealed the rise in hacktivist attacks and warned of AI-enabled disinformation threats. Experts are working to anticipate emerging digital threats, emphasizing the need for cybersecurity to … Read more
May 13, 2024 at 07:55AM Europol is investigating a cybercriminal’s claim of stealing confidential data from its sources. The Europol Platform for Experts is confirmed as the main subject, but no operational data has been compromised. The cybercriminal, operating as IntelBroker, has also targeted Zscaler and the European Parliament’s PEOPLE app. Europol is assessing the … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 05:30AM Czechia and Germany were targeted by a long-term cyber espionage campaign by Russia-linked APT28, utilizing a security flaw in Microsoft Outlook. The attack compromised email accounts and targeted various industry verticals. The European Union, NATO, U.K., and U.S. condemned the cyber campaign. Additionally, there were reports of DDoS attacks and … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 11:49AM NATO, EU, and partners condemn Russian threat group APT28’s cyber espionage campaign targeting European countries, including Germany and Czechia. The attacks compromised email accounts and targeted various government authorities, companies, and critical infrastructure. NATO warns about recent Russian hybrid activities impacting multiple Allied countries. APT28 has been linked to high-profile … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 06:34AM German authorities have issued arrest warrants against three citizens for allegedly spying for China. Suspects include Thomas R., believed to have gathered military technology information, and married couple Herwig F. and Ina F., accused of establishing connections for research projects. These arrests are part of a broader international trend involving … Read more