Molotov, a popular streaming service, announced that it experienced a data breach in October, compromising the email addresses, names, and birth dates of over 10 million users. The unauthorized access was confirmed to have allowed third parties to obtain personal…
A recent survey revealed that approximately 4% of Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and IT service providers fell victim to cyberattacks in the past three years, potentially affecting 24,000 companies nationwide. Financial damages impacted 73% of those affected. While…
Germany’s Federal Cybersecurity Authority (BSI) warns of an alarming increase in cyberattacks driven by geopolitical tensions. Recent incidents, including a software mishap affecting hospitals and airports, highlight vulnerabilities across sectors. The BSI identifies 22 active ‘Advanced Persistent Threat’ (APT) groups,…
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) urges Dutch financial institutions to brace for declining global trade and increased cyberattacks. In a recent report, DNB notes that rising protectionism among nations threatens economic stability and security. Steven Maijoor, DNB’s supervisory director, emphasized the…
At a recent UN Security Council meeting, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the growing threat of ransomware attacks against hospitals, emphasizing that these cybercrimes pose serious risks to both public safety and international peace. The US initiated the meeting,…
The Dutch police revealed details of a significant cyber breach where hackers gained access to data from nearly all of its 65,000 personnel. Utilizing stolen browser cookies, they were able to log into police systems and obtain a comprehensive address…
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in Ireland reported 5,276 cyber incident reports in 2022, with 721 confirmed as actual cybersecurity incidents, leading to 309 investigations. Most were at the lower severity levels, indicating effective preventative measures. The 2023 annual…
South East Technological University’s Waterford campuses faced significant disruptions due to a cyberattack, leading to the cancellation of Monday’s classes. Staff reported a complete loss of internet and access to internal communication systems. The university’s IT team is actively investigating…
Italy’s Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has raised alarms over a serious gap in data security, revealing that hackers are increasingly outpacing governmental technological defenses. In response to a Milan investigation into illegal data acquisition, Nordio emphasized the need for proactive…
Premier Giorgia Meloni has expressed her strong disapproval of recent cases involving improper dossier management, emphasizing the need for immediate action. She pointed out that her government had already implemented a cybersecurity decree and is currently working on new initiatives….
