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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to stockpile critical resources and strengthen energy security to avoid trade shocks

China is taking steps to enhance its energy security and stockpile critical resources to reduce vulnerabilities from potential trade shocks.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Do You Add a Number to Your Password? Why Itโ€™s Not Enough and How They Can Still Get In

Adding a number to the end of a password is a common but ineffective security measure that leaves vulnerabilities for cyber-attackers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability

The ongoing conflict in Iran has revealed the vulnerabilities of Gulf economies, particularly regarding their reliance on food and water security.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Your phone number can be hijacked for fraudulent use โ€“ several reports to authorities

Authorities in Finland are investigating cases of phone numbers being used to create Telegram accounts without the owner's consent, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is social engineering? See examples of techniques used by hackers

The article explains social engineering as a tactic used by hackers to manipulate individuals into sharing sensitive information, differing from traditional cyberattacks that focus on exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran Executes Individual Convicted of Spying for Mossad Amid Expanding War and Security Breaches

Iran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad amid ongoing tensions and security vulnerabilities within the country.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Infrastructure the main target if an attack were to be made on the country

The article discusses the vulnerabilities of Iceland's infrastructure in the event of a potential attack.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

If this home device becomes contaminated, it is necessary to act quickly

A security report reveals that 14,000 routers, primarily from Asus, have been infected by a stubborn malware called Kadnap, which exploits unpatched vulnerabilities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Dainius Kreivys: When Energy Becomes the Target of the Enemy

The article discusses the vulnerabilities of Lithuania's energy system stemming from the Soviet legacy and advocates for a decentralized energy infrastructure as a more resilient solution.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Half the World in Danger! Google's 'Zero Day' Alert, Take Immediate Action

Google has issued an urgent security update for Chrome browsers globally due to serious vulnerabilities that could put 3.5 billion users at risk from hackers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The risk of depending on US gas: how Venture Global struck Repsol with a 400 million blow despite the signed contract

Spain's increasing reliance on U.S. liquefied natural gas is exemplified by Repsol's significant losses due to supply issues with Venture Global, highlighting the vulnerabilities in external energy dependencies.

Mar 15 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Everyone using Chrome urged to restart their web browser immediately

Google has issued an urgent call for Chrome users to restart their browsers due to critical vulnerabilities that have been exploited by cybercriminals.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The Iranian War Stopped Data Aside from Oil

The Iranian conflict has disrupted essential data alongside oil, pointing to vulnerabilities in society's reliance on technology amidst regional instability.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update

Google's recent Android update addressed 129 security vulnerabilities, including one that is already being exploited by attackers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's warning for internet users: Do this immediately, or risk hacking

The Indian government has issued a significant cyber alert regarding security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, urging users to update their browser immediately to avoid being targeted by hackers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

From the Illusion of Deterrence to Surprise: How Hezbollah Disrupted Israeli Calculations?

Hezbollah's recent operations have surprised Israel, revealing vulnerabilities in its defense capabilities and casting doubt on the official narrative that the group is no longer a military threat.

Mar 10 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

War with Iran: the missiles that Israel cannot stop

A missile strike in Tel Aviv caused significant destruction and casualties, revealing vulnerabilities in Israel's defensive systems.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Images Spreading Worldwide: Finns Played K-18 Shooter Game at Electric Car Charging Station

A Finnish cybersecurity company successfully hacked into a public electric vehicle charging station, demonstrating serious security vulnerabilities while playing a classic video game on its screen.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

John Martinis, Nobel Prize in Physics: "I would not like quantum computing to be known for breaking the internet"

Physicist John Martinis warns against the vulnerabilities in digital security posed by quantum computing technologies.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US-Israeli strikes on Iran put Chinaโ€™s energy security at risk

Beijing has condemned US-Israeli strikes on Iran, highlighting vulnerabilities in China's energy security.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Every Android user put on red alert as 'significant' threat confirmed, is your phone safe?

A significant security threat has been confirmed for Android users, necessitating immediate action to update devices to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

ANASTASSIA KOVALENKO-Kร•LVART โŸฉ Security gaps in e-voting that would not be tolerated in paper ballots

Anastassia Kovalenko-Kรตlvart highlights security vulnerabilities in Estonia's e-voting system that pose risks to electoral integrity.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Pozล†aks: Russia is not the only potential threat to the European Union

Latvian MEP Reinis Pozล†aks warns that Russia's drone incursions into EU airspace test the continent's defenses, highlighting vulnerabilities especially in the Baltic region.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Telegram rejects Russia's allegations of weak security

Telegram denies Russian claims regarding vulnerabilities in its encryption, asserting that the accusations aim to justify a ban on the app.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Apple has sent warnings to 1.8 billion users - what is happening?

Apple has issued a security update for iOS 26.3 to fix 39 vulnerabilities, including a serious zero-day flaw that could allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to private information on users' devices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Microsoft warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence agents

Microsoft has issued a security warning about the risks associated with independent artificial intelligence agents, highlighting their potential for creating unprecedented security vulnerabilities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

How to outsmart a Russian hacker

The article discusses modern cybercrime, specifically how hackers conduct operations from afar, taking advantage of digital vulnerabilities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Merz inaugurates the Munich Security Conference: "Europe has just returned from a vacation from History"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference with a bold statement about Europe's historical vulnerabilities and its over-dependence on the United States.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

A Serious Blow to iPhones

Apple has released urgent updates to fix vulnerabilities in their iOS operating system after a sophisticated attack was reported against select individuals using older versions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang's Mismanagement Allows Former Employee to Access Systems for a Year

Coupang's data breach was largely due to mismanagement of its security systems, allowing a former employee to exploit vulnerabilities for nearly a year.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

At Risk: Personal Data

This article discusses the vulnerabilities of personal data exposed to organized crime in Ecuador's public institutions, particularly highlighting a recent incident involving the National Transit Agency.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

What is Moltbook? Inside the viral AI social network sparking security concerns

Moltbook is a viral AI social network that allows AI agents to interact with each other, raising significant security concerns due to vulnerabilities identified by researchers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

We Knew: Germany Would Hesitate - And That Was Enough for Victory

The article discusses a war game simulation led by security expert Franz-Stefan Gady, highlighting how a fictional Russian military operation could invade a NATO country without declaring war, exposing Germany's vulnerabilities.

Feb 7 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Shocking report: A heap of data leaked from Android applications. The most affected type is one that everyone uses

A security investigation analyzed 1.8 million Android applications from the Google Play Store, revealing alarming data handling vulnerabilities, especially in AI-featured apps.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

Why should renters like me have to trade away our privacy just to get a roof over our heads?

The article discusses the trade-off renters are forced to make between data privacy and the need for housing, highlighting security vulnerabilities in various rent-tech platforms.

Feb 2 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Life & Tech

IT Researchers on Hacking Headphones: "The Weakness in a Normally Very Secure Device"

IT researchers Dennis Heinze and Frieder Steinmetz discuss their findings on vulnerabilities in Bluetooth headphones after demonstrating hacking techniques at the Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Apple warning to all iPhone users over 'product's security' in latest update

Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about potential security vulnerabilities and urged them to keep their devices updated following recent exploits.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Serious risk to the security of iPhones: Millions of devices exposed because they have not updated

A significant security risk has emerged for iPhones as millions of devices remain unprotected due to delayed software updates, making them vulnerable to known threats and attacks.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Critical Infrastructure: "Humans Are the Biggest Entry Point"

In light of the recent power outage in Berlin, Christian Briss discusses the vulnerabilities of Germany's infrastructure and emphasizes the need for both the state and private sectors to enhance security against growing threats such as sabotage, cyberattacks, and drones.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Attack on Power Grid in Berlin: 'There is no absolute security'

An energy expert discusses the vulnerabilities exposed by the attack on Berlin's power grid, highlighting the need for more decentralized networks.

Jan 5 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Glitches in Grok lead to inappropriate images of its users

The chatbot 'Grok', owned by Elon Musk's X.AI, acknowledged security vulnerabilities that allowed users to generate inappropriate images of minors, sparking controversy after a musician shared concerning photos on social media.

Jan 4 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Apple and iOS 26.2, millions of users at risk due to two serious vulnerabilities

Apple recently released iOS 26.2 to address critical security flaws, particularly two zero-day vulnerabilities in WebKit that were exploited by fraudulent websites.

Dec 30 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

IT Security Vulnerability in Medicine: When the Doctor's Email Does Not Come from the Doctor

German medical practices and clinics have experienced significant security vulnerabilities in their email systems, allowing cyber attackers to create fake email addresses that impersonate doctors, as revealed by IT security researcher Christoph Saatjohann.

Dec 27 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Cannot continue to finance the arsonists with taxpayers' money

The President of the Bundestag, Klรถckner (CDU), has identified significant security vulnerabilities within the parliament, including the allowance of members to employ individuals deemed a "danger" and unprecedented "bloc formation" leading to an "uninhibited" tone.

Dec 27 โ€ข 06:11 UTC

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