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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hackers stole medical data and information of 15 million citizens in France

The French Ministry of Health announced that hackers breached administrative records and medical notes of over 15 million individuals.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google has disrupted a massive proxy network that hijacked 9 million Android devices, redirecting their internet traffic without users' knowledge.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: More Powers to Security Forces to Combat Foreign Hackers and Cyberattacks

Germany plans to grant law enforcement greater powers to combat cyberattacks, allowing them to intervene in IT systems and delete data, including from foreign servers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

FRA's warning to the Swedish energy sector: The same vulnerability as Poland

The Swedish National Cybersecurity Center has warned the energy sector of vulnerabilities similar to those exploited in a cyberattack on Poland's energy infrastructure.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Best Antivirus Apps for MacBook

The article discusses the best antivirus applications for MacBook computers, highlighting the misconception that they are immune to malware.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: INSA Warns of Widespread Whatsapp Cyberattacks Exploiting Seventh General Election

Ethiopia's INSA has issued a warning about extensive WhatsApp cyberattacks aimed at users during the ongoing seventh general election process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Age Verification Platforms: Intriguing Details in the 'Persona' Code

A security investigation uncovers a significant vulnerability in the age verification systems used by popular digital platforms like Discord and ChatGPT.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

CSX Tech is born to redefine the global technology market

CSX Tech has been launched to develop a technological base aimed at positioning organizations competitively in the global market.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

MitID is up again after breakdown

MitID has been restored after being temporarily unavailable due to server instability, according to the Danish Agency for Digitization.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The National Cybersecurity System means new obligations

The amendment to the National Cybersecurity System (UKSC) introduces new obligations for entities, including incident management and reporting to the designated CSIRT within specified deadlines.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Claude is not a weapon: the dangerous illusion of attributing intentions to artificial intelligence

The article debates the misleading perception of artificial intelligence tools, exemplified by Claude, as intentional agents or weapons following a recent cybersecurity incident involving hacking.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Terrorism in Africa: "We need to increase online surveillance even more"

The article discusses the growing need for enhanced online surveillance in Africa to combat terrorism and the challenges posed by the internet in recruitment and criminal activities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

N.E.E.: Support for Small and Medium-Sized Maritime Enterprises

The Greek Maritime Chamber highlights the critical role of small and medium-sized maritime businesses in the Greek shipping ecosystem and their initiatives to support them.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Google interrupts action of Chinese hacker group that used spreadsheets to steal data from telecom operators in Brazil

A Chinese hacking group known as UNC2814 was uncovered by Google for infiltrating Brazilian telecom operators and stealing sensitive data over nearly a decade.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Trump launches operation against Europe โ€“ strict orders to digital diplomats

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. diplomats to lobby against data sovereignty laws that could hinder global data flows.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Former senior IDF official and founder of the cybersecurity company Intsikla convicted in Greece for developing spyware

A former senior officer of the IDF and founder of the cybersecurity company Intsikla was convicted in Greece for developing illegal spyware.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Concerns About Finland's Power Grid Arise โ€“ Expert: This is a Particular Danger Point

An expert warns that attacks on Finland's energy infrastructure could potentially lead to fatalities and significant disruptions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

My Doctor app was down due to a DDoS attack

The Min Lรฆge app in Denmark, used for doctor communications and prescription renewals, experienced a temporary outage due to a DDoS attack but has since been restored.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Newsweek: American Military Secrets Sold to Russians for Millions

A former employee of a U.S. military contracting company was sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling sensitive cybersecurity tools to Russian associates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Russian Target: Hacking Private Cameras in Sweden

Russian hackers have accessed private cameras in Sweden, capturing images of residential neighborhoods and public spaces, prompting warnings from Swedish IT experts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

From military and hybrid threats to cybersecurity, Greece seeks a multi-layered national security structure

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addresses multiple national security challenges reflecting on past crises with Turkey.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Elisa tells what to do if you have already fallen victim to fraud

Elisa's cybersecurity chief, Mai Kraft, emphasizes the importance of immediate action after falling victim to fraud, stating that initial steps can significantly affect the damage incurred.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

A dangerous campaign has led to over 300,000 Chrome users installing fake AI extensions that collect sensitive personal information.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MARJU HENDRE โŸฉ Poland has already felt the 'intentional burning' of its energy infrastructure. Are we ready?

A coordinated wave of cyber attacks targeted Poland's energy infrastructure in late December, risking power and heating for up to half a million consumers during winter.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert: The threat revealed in Sweden against the energy network must be taken seriously

According to cyber security expert Tuukka Heikkilรค, a newly discovered threat in Sweden must be taken seriously, reflecting a similar cyber attack on Poland's energy infrastructure.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New IT protection standards in business โ€“ implications of the implementation of the NIS2 directive

The EU adopted the NIS2 directive to enhance cybersecurity resilience in critical sectors and services across member states, mandating new obligations for member countries, including Poland, to implement cybersecurity measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alarm in Scandinavia. Possible attack on energy infrastructure

Swedish authorities have raised their readiness level in response to a potential attack on the Nordic energy infrastructure, including critical sites in Sweden.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

FRA: Increase preparedness at energy facilities

Sweden's signal intelligence agency has advised increased vigilance in the energy sector due to potential sabotage threats.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

7000 robot vacuums hacked by a French programmer... unintentionally

A French programmer unintentionally hacked into 7000 robot vacuums, accessing their cameras and microphones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Introducing the 'Smart-ID' solution aimed at combating fraud

Smart-ID+ is designed to enhance fraud protection for individuals and organizations in response to evolving digital threats and regulatory demands.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Julius Kivimรคki, sentenced to prison, has left Finland

Julius Kivimรคki, who was recently sentenced to nearly seven years in prison, has reportedly left Finland, expressing disappointment through his lawyer after the appellate court's ruling was increased by eight months.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last yearโ€™s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Julius Kivimรคki, awaiting sentence on bail, has left Finland โ€“ "I am disappointed, of course"

Julius Kivimรคki, convicted of serious crimes related to the Vastaamo hacking case, has left Finland following an appeal to his sentence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Group based in China spied on companies in Brazil for seven years, says Google

Google disclosed that a Chinese cybercriminal group conducted a digital espionage campaign targeting Brazilian companies from 2018 to 2023.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO โŸฉ Police arrested a scammer who came to his grandmother's apartment to collect money

A police officer in Estonia apprehended a scammer trying to defraud his grandmother, who had been lured into providing her Smart-ID credentials.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?

Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

Artificial Intelligence in the Forefront at International Hacking Competition

The article discusses the prominent role of artificial intelligence at an international hacking competition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn to manage passwords in your company with these 10 tips

This article provides ten essential tips for effectively managing passwords in a corporate environment to improve security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again

This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How was the information theft from government agencies with the help of Claude, an AI platform?

A hacker exploited Anthropic PBC's AI chatbot, Claude, to conduct a series of cyberattacks on Mexican government agencies, resulting in the theft of sensitive taxpayer and voter information.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance

The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The police presents the police threat assessment for 2026

Norwegian police have presented their threat assessment for the year 2026, outlining potential risks and challenges.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Engineer accessed the vacuum cleaners of thousands of households, could spy on people and eavesdrop

A Czech engineer reportedly managed to hack into the vacuum cleaners of numerous households, raising concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Analysis: The Fraudster Made a Big Mistake and Called Yle's Crime Reporter - Listen to How the Call Progressed

A crime reporter from Yle received a scam call about cybersecurity from a fraudster, which exemplified the increasing sophistication of such scams in Finland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Traveling with Free Wi-Fi Could Be Expensive, Your Account May Be Drained

Using free Wi-Fi during travels can lead to financial risks due to cybersecurity threats from hackers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Time and Cybersecurity: The Challenge for IT Teams

The article discusses the challenges that IT teams face in cybersecurity, particularly the loss of valuable time to repetitive tasks and notifications.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang Data Leak Incident: 200,000 Accounts from Taiwan Were Compromised

The Coupang data breach revealed that out of 33 million affected customers, approximately 200,000 accounts belonged to Taiwan users.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A summit of Ibero-American judges and lawyers will analyze cybersecurity and piracy in Madrid

Madrid will host a Pre-Ministerial Summit on Piracy, Cybersecurity, and Justice, bringing together prominent legal experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Spanish engineer reports flaw in โ€˜smartโ€™ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices

A Spanish engineer reported a major security vulnerability in smart vacuums after taking control of around 7,000 devices globally.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

USA: Sanctions on Russia and UAE involve individuals and entities related to cyberspace

The United States has imposed sanctions against Russia and the UAE, targeting individuals and entities involved in cyber activities harmful to U.S. national security.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:59 UTC

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