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🇺🇸 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 • 14:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Did you buy a smart vacuum cleaner? What really happens to your data?

A Spanish programmer discovered a security vulnerability in DJI devices, revealing potential risks of data breaches from smart home devices like vacuum cleaners.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 20:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New information on the OmaPosti incident - information from one individual visible to all

A glitch in the OmaPosti digital services exposed personal information belonging to one individual to multiple users, raising concerns over data privacy.

Feb 25 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Free WiFi Trap: Be Aware! Hackers Are Now Conducting Such Scams

The article warns about the dangers of using free WiFi networks at places like airports and cafes, outlining potential cyber fraud risks.

Feb 25 • 10:24 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

e-Passport: Traveling abroad is now easier, learn the simple steps to apply for an e-passport

India has launched an advanced e-passport system to simplify and enhance the security of international travel.

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Post Office has a big problem - Petra saw a stranger's information

Finnish users have reported seeing other people's package information and pay slips within the Postal Service's Omaposti application.

Feb 25 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news about the green card: how the program to collect biometric data from all foreigners works

The U.S. government is implementing a new, comprehensive biometric data collection system for all foreigners, aiming for heightened security and streamlined immigration procedures.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCE of Paraná asks the Security Secretariat to explain R$ 438.7 million contract

The TCE-PR has requested an explanation from the Paraná Security Secretariat regarding a significant contract worth R$ 438.7 million with Celepar amid ongoing privatization disputes.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

New Cybersecurity Rules in Practice: From Registration to Supplier Audits

In Czechia, the revised Cybersecurity Act, known as NIS2, has been in effect since last November, yet many companies remain unaware of their obligations for mandatory registration and security measures.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Billions of reasons to worry: personal identity documents leaked from one platform

A massive data leak involving personal identity documents from a platform has affected individuals from 26 countries, prompting serious concerns about data security and misuse.

Feb 24 • 12:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Shocking discovery by the road. Burned letters from banks and Social Insurance Institution in the snow

Residents of Sochoń in Białystok County, Poland, discovered burnt and opened mail containing personal data in the snow, raising concerns about data security.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you use this kind of password, change it immediately

A security study warns against using AI-generated passwords due to their predictability and vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Before privatization, Celepar signs contract of R$ 438.7 million with the PR government

Celepar signed a R$ 438.7 million contract with the Paraná State Public Security Secretariat shortly before its planned privatization was suspended by the Supreme Court.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Unexpected discovery by a programmer. These devices could spy and eavesdrop

A programmer revealed a significant security vulnerability in DJI devices, exposing the potential for extensive privacy invasions through unsecured data from consumer vacuum robots.

Feb 23 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish company offers an alternative to Zoom and Teams – Former Prime Minister comments

A Finnish company has developed a video conferencing solution called #One, which is positioned as an alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and has received commentary from a former Prime Minister.

Feb 23 • 18:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Worrying signals at the Polish border. New data from the Border Guard

The Polish Border Guard reported increased attempts at illegal crossings along the Polish-Belarusian border, highlighting a notable rise in incidents.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Data that aids hackers and thieves. Find out if you are giving it away on the internet

People often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they share online, making themselves easy targets for cybercriminals.

Feb 23 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Northern Region States Record Highest Incidence of Vulnerable Rape in 2025

The Northern states of Brazil have reported the highest rates of vulnerable rape incidents in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The airline Air Côte d'Ivoire is a victim of a cyberattack

Air Côte d'Ivoire has reported a cyberattack that involved the illegal extraction of sensitive data, raising concerns over passenger security.

Feb 21 • 23:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Leak sheds light on monster fine for Danish bank

The article discusses a leak from Saxo Bank where a former employee took photographs of sensitive information from the bank's work computer, raising concerns about insider security and the implications of the data breach.

Feb 21 • 20:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

A credit freeze can help prevent new credit accounts but does not fully protect against identity theft.

Feb 21 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland bans Chinese cars in the military and for a good reason – they have a direct connection to Beijing

Poland has decided to ban Chinese-made vehicles from military facilities due to security concerns regarding data privacy and surveillance.

Feb 21 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fear arose: EU country bans Chinese cars in certain areas

Poland has banned Chinese cars from military areas due to security concerns over data collection vulnerabilities.

Feb 20 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

United States signs $1 billion contract with Palantir for software and AI services

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a $1 billion contract with Palantir for data analysis and AI software services, reinforcing Palantir's role in immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Feb 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How safe are our personal chats and data under AI's control?

Experts at the India Today AI Summit discussed the implications of AI on data security, highlighting concerns about how personal data is protected in an AI-driven landscape.

Feb 19 • 14:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Charges Filed Against Employee of "ZZ Dats" in Municipal Data Leak Case

A prosecution has been launched against an employee of SIA "ZZ Dats" for violating information system security regulations leading to a municipal data leak.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

In the case of municipal data leak, the prosecutor's office has charged an employee of 'ZZ Dats'

The prosecution has initiated criminal proceedings against an employee of 'ZZ Dats' for violating information security regulations that led to data theft.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints about data leaks spike in the interior of SP; learn how to protect yourself

Complaints regarding the misuse and sharing of personal and financial data have surged in São Paulo, Brazil, exceeding 8,500 reports in 2025.

Feb 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Data breach at hotel chain - 'Be vigilant'

Guests of the Best Western hotel chain have had their booking information leaked due to a data breach, prompting warnings about fraudulent attempts to steal personal information.

Feb 19 • 08:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert warns of security risks in medical records system

An expert raises concerns over security risks in Sweden's medical record system, which is managed by a company linked to undemocratic regimes in the Arabian Peninsula.

Feb 19 • 07:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU nation bans Chinese cars from military sites

Poland's Army has implemented a ban on Chinese-made vehicles from high-security military sites due to concerns over potential espionage and data acquisition.

Feb 18 • 21:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Data leak at Abu Dhabi financial summit exposes politicians and business leaders

A security breach at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week have resulted in the exposure of personal documents of high-profile attendees, including various political and financial figures.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cyberattack in France: Hacker intercepted data from millions of bank accounts

The French Ministry of Finance has reported a significant cyber security incident where a hacker gained unauthorized access to a national database containing sensitive information of approximately 1.2 million bank accounts.

Feb 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Poland's army has blacklisted cars manufactured in China

The Polish army has banned Chinese-made vehicles from military sites due to concerns about data privacy and security.

Feb 18 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

European Parliament bans the use of artificial intelligence in legislators' computers

The European Parliament has prohibited the use of built-in artificial intelligence tools in the work devices of its members and staff due to security risks.

Feb 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Chrome Extensions: The Enemy in Your Own Browser

Popular Chrome extensions spy on millions of users, with hundreds of apps illegally tracking browsing histories.

Feb 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Jobs to Cyber Fraud, Bipul Sinha Talks About Future Preparations

Bipul Sinha, CEO of Rubrik, discusses the impact of AI on future jobs and the importance of data security at the India Today AI Summit 2026.

Feb 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland: Prohibits the Entry of Chinese Cars into Military Facilities – What Led to the Decision

Poland has banned the entry of Chinese-made cars into military facilities to enhance security amidst concerns regarding potential data gathering capabilities of these vehicles.

Feb 18 • 07:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Poland bans Chinese cars on military bases

Poland has banned Chinese-made vehicles from military bases due to concerns over potential data collection through their built-in sensors.

Feb 18 • 07:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

PIN codes that attackers guess first: if yours is among them, it's time to change it

A recent analysis reveals that nearly one in ten people uses the same four-digit PIN, making them easy targets for cybercriminals.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Data privacy issues threaten Nigeria’s financial inclusion

Concerns regarding data privacy and security are hindering Nigeria's efforts to increase financial inclusion despite significant investments in digital infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF investigates leak of data from STF ministers; operation targets Federal Revenue employees

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation against public servants for allegedly leaking confidential data of Supreme Court ministers and their relatives.

Feb 18 • 00:27 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

AI overlords of the world hacked: Fallout from the massive Palantir breach

Palantir Technologies has reportedly suffered a significant data breach, raising concerns over the security of its intelligence software used by government and corporate entities.

Feb 17 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hillary Clinton reappears and reveals data about Obama, her husband, and immigrants

Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration's aggressive stance on undocumented immigrants during her speech at the Munich Security Conference, highlighting the deportation rates during the Obama and Bill Clinton presidencies.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Peltokangas comments on the massive data breach: 'It should not be possible'

Mauri Peltokangas, chairman of the Administrative Committee, has convened a meeting in response to a significant data breach at Valtori, stressing the urgency of the situation regarding internal security.

Feb 17 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

So that votes could be counted even during technical interruptions - preparations for elections are proceeding on schedule

Latvia's upcoming Saeima elections will utilize an enhanced voting platform to ensure that votes can still be counted during technical disruptions.

Feb 17 • 08:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ten-Year Passports Dismissed

Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency advises against the use of ten-year passports due to security concerns related to quantum computing.

Feb 17 • 08:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

DVV: the government's proposed ten-year passport is not yet secure

The Digi- and Population Data Agency (DVV) warns against the issuance of ten-year passports due to security risks.

Feb 17 • 08:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Red Light for Passports

The Finnish Digi- and Population Data Authority warns that producing passports with non-quantum-resistant security features poses a significant security risk as quantum computing advances.

Feb 17 • 07:15 UTC

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