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fromTNW | Eu
7 hours ago
Information security

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
7 hours ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
10 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth-Based Phishing

TA416 has intensified cyberattacks on European government and diplomatic organizations since mid-2025, utilizing advanced malware delivery techniques.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Biometric checks stalled again for cross-Channel travellers

Passengers crossing from the UK to France will not face new biometric checks despite the EU's entry-exit system deadline approaching.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#data-privacy
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia

German customs raided companies suspected of illegally exporting to Russia, violating EU sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that 80% of Syrians in Germany should return home, sparking controversy and denial from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Calls are increasing for Germany to reform its rape laws to include active consent and address issues related to deepfakes.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany to crack down on sexualised deepfakes

Germany plans to criminalize the creation and distribution of sexualized deepfakes following allegations by TV personality Collien Fernandes against her ex-husband.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that 80% of Syrians in Germany should return home, sparking controversy and denial from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Three go on trial in Germany over plot to overthrow government

Three men are on trial for supporting an extremist group plotting to overthrow the German government and kidnap a minister.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Calls are increasing for Germany to reform its rape laws to include active consent and address issues related to deepfakes.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany to crack down on sexualised deepfakes

Germany plans to criminalize the creation and distribution of sexualized deepfakes following allegations by TV personality Collien Fernandes against her ex-husband.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

IGEL breaks down the wall between IT and OT

IGEL is enhancing security and manageability in OT environments through its platform and Preventative Security Model.
Remote teams
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 day ago

Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home

Governments in Indonesia and Malaysia implement strict work-from-home policies for civil servants to reduce fuel consumption amid rising oil prices.
#ai-ethics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

The man in his early twenties from a Paris suburb had been charged with 'terrorist criminal conspiracy' and remanded in custody. French counter-terrorism prosecutors suspect he asked teenagers to place an explosive device outside the US financial institution near the famed Champs-Elysees avenue.
France news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Austria Becomes Latest EU Country to Deny US Military Use of Its Airspace

Austria's Defense Ministry stated, 'There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset.' The refusal is based on the country's neutrality policy, which has been in effect since 1955.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Is Germany facing an egg shortage this Easter?

"At the moment, we could sell almost twice as much as last year," Benger told Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln. "But it's hard to get the chickens to cooperate."
Berlin food
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
European startups
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
#citigroup
France news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Dutch cloud providers join forces to create a sovereign alternative

Seven Dutch cloud providers are collaborating to enhance digital autonomy and counter American hyperscalers' dominance.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Hungary's Watergate: Secret service spied on opposition

Many have described it as a 'return to dictatorship and Communist times.' The intelligence service is said to have tried to recruit technicians in charge of maintaining the party's IT system, in order to access internal party information and use it to rig the election.
Europe politics
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
fromThe Local France
10 hours ago

Eurotunnel and Eurostar still not ready for EES rollout despite deadline

The new checks, part of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), collect digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replace the manual stamping of passports.
EU data protection
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Friedrich Merz links violence against women to immigrant groups and advocates for large-scale deportations in response to rising crime rates.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

One official reportedly described Palantir as 'ethically bankrupt' in justifying his refusal to use the software, and noted that he knows of coworkers who deliberately slow their work pace when forced to use the system.
EU data protection
#meta
Information security
fromWIRED
23 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Information security
fromWIRED
23 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely on a tourist visa in the EU can lead to entry denial for American travelers unaware of legal restrictions.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
#data-security
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.
#cyberattack
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on the European Commission's cloud infrastructure resulted in the theft of significant data, but internal systems remain unaffected.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on the European Commission's cloud infrastructure resulted in the theft of significant data, but internal systems remain unaffected.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
#espionage
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia

Two suspects have been accused of spying for Russia, targeting a German national supplying drones to Ukraine.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia

Two suspects have been accused of spying for Russia, targeting a German national supplying drones to Ukraine.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia

Two suspects have been accused of spying for Russia, targeting a German national supplying drones to Ukraine.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia

Two suspects have been accused of spying for Russia, targeting a German national supplying drones to Ukraine.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

German authorities' data is at risk due to US access through the CLOUD Act, prompting calls for digital sovereignty alternatives.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

EU Parliament rejects Chat Control message scanning | Computer Weekly

The European Parliament rejected proposals allowing tech companies to scan private messages for illegal content, ending attempts to introduce Chat Control legislation.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

CISA Flags Critical PTC Vulnerability That Had German Police Mobilized

CISA warns of a critical vulnerability in PTC's Windchill software, with potential for exploitation despite no current evidence of attacks.
#arson
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German police launch raids in probe into Berlin blackout

Police conducted raids in Germany related to arson attacks that caused blackouts in Berlin, linked to far-left extremist groups.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German police launch raids in probe into Berlin blackout

Police conducted raids in Germany related to arson attacks that caused blackouts in Berlin, linked to far-left extremist groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece's government was behind dozens of phone hacks | TechCrunch

I believe a conviction without evidence is not ⁠justice, it could be part of a cover-up and even a crime. I am willing to share evidence with national and international regulators.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany to target pornographic deepfakes amid celebrity case

The draft would also include civil measures to make it easier for victims to act against platforms, including rights to obtain information on perpetrators and enforce account suspensions.
Germany news
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel's Pegasus spyware

Prosecutors withheld their last names under Polish privacy law, but Materka later named himself in a social media post condemning the action. In a press release, the prosecutor's office said the men did not have the required IT security accreditation for the software, and used it despite being aware of the risk of compromising the agency's activities, including secret or top-secret information.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Coalition mulls social media ban for children

Germany's industrial companies have cut around 124,100 jobs last year, showing an increasingly negative trend after 56,000 positions were lost the year before, according to an analysis by auditing firm EY. EY said employment in industry has fallen by about 266,200 jobs, or nearly 5%, since the pre-pandemic year of 2019, with the sharpest reductions recorded in the automotive sector.
Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Berlin vows aggressive cybersecurity stance

Equipping police with Tasers can provide a non-lethal alternative and is associated with reduced use of service firearms in some German states.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

The European offensive against encrypted phone evidence | Computer Weekly

Over the past four years, I have handled numerous international cases involving SkyECC, Ennetcom, EncroChat, and other PGP- or crypto-phone networks. These networks were designed to guarantee privacy through end-to-end encryption and were allegedly used by criminals for secure communication, but they quickly attracted the attention of law enforcement. What initially appeared to be an airtight weapon for prosecutors - massive hacks of encrypted messages that seemed to dismantle entire criminal networks - is becoming a legal minefield.
EU data protection
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Bundestag president pushes changes to security

Bundestag president warns of security vulnerabilities and urges urgent measures on drones, parliamentary police powers, and staff background checks to protect the parliament.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Europe's data protection supervisors warn over plans to 'narrow' privacy rights | Computer Weekly

Narrowing the definition of personal data in EU reforms risks eroding privacy rights, creating legal uncertainty, and weakening protections against automated decision-making.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

What are the most commonly leaked passwords in Germany?

Many Germans still use simple, commonly leaked passwords—numeric sequences, English words, and reused combinations—creating significant cybersecurity risks.
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