cybersecurity

A small European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue background stands upright. Beside it, a black notebook labeled "EU REGULATIONS" in yellow text lies alongside a silver pen. The setup highlights the Digital Markets Act's impact on governance and policy within the EU.

09/13/2024

EU Urged to Strengthen Legal Framework Against Spyware

European civil society and journalists’ groups demand tougher EU measures against spyware to protect democratic values, privacy, and data protection.

A person with dark nail polish is holding a smartphone, navigating the Telegram chat interface using their thumbs. The dimly lit screen shows a list of conversations with various contacts and groups, seamlessly integrating VLOP under the new Digital Services Act regulations.

09/03/2024

Tech experts divided over Telegram’s CEO arrest

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was detained in France for questioning over various charges linked to platform misuse, highlighting the limits of free speech and compliance with EU laws.

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08/15/2024

ESAs Publish Draft Standarts for ICT Subcontracting Under DORA

The ESAs’ final report on RTS under DORA outlines key elements for financial entities to assess when subcontracting ICT services, enhancing digital operational resilience in the financial sector.

08/12/2024

UN Approves Cyber Crime Treaty Despite Concerns

The UN committee has approved the first global treaty on cybercrime aimed at fostering international cooperation and criminalizing various cyber offenses, despite significant opposition from human rights groups and tech companies concerned about potential human rights infringements.

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08/07/2024

UN Cybercrime Convention Threatens Privacy and Human Rights

The proposed UN Cybercrime Convention risks expanding surveillance powers without robust privacy safeguards, threatening global human rights and privacy protections.

A combination lock rests on a computer keyboard, symbolizing online security in the era of AI regulation. The brass lock displays "0909," while nearby, two gold-colored credit cards with visible chips highlight data protection under the newly approved AI Act.

07/24/2024

Microsoft blames EU regulations for major IT outage

A faulty antivirus update from CrowdStrike caused an IT outage affecting up to 8.5 million Windows devices, with Microsoft blaming a 2009 EU agreement for preventing preventive security measures.

06/10/2024

Danish PM Pushes for 15-Year Age Limit on Social Media in EU

Danish PM proposes EU-wide age limit of 15 for social media to protect children, urging effective age verification.

04/17/2024

EU Cyber Resilience Act Approved by Parliament

EU Parliament approves Cyber Resilience Act to enforce cybersecurity standards on digital products.

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03/09/2024

EU Parliament approves Digital Identity Wallet

EU Parliament approves Digital Identity Wallet, enhancing privacy and security for citizens.

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03/09/2024

Meta Advances EU DMA Compliance with Messaging Interoperability

Meta outlines plans for WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability under EU’s DMA, emphasizing security and third-party agreements.