Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
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Hackers Use Signal QR Codes to Spy on Military and Political Leaders
Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
AI, EU, Europe, Global Security News, News, openai, Policy, privacy
OpenAI updates Europe privacy policy, adding new data categories
OpenAI has updated its Europe-facing privacy policy following the November 2024 EU revision, clarifying scope, expanding coverage, and detailing user controls. The updated document is longer, with dedicated sections for data controls and practical resources. It explains key controls and settings within the text, making available choices easier to understand without moving between documents. “This…
AI, EU, Europe, Global Security News, News, openai, Policy, privacy
OpenAI updates Europe privacy policy, adding new data categories
OpenAI has updated its Europe-facing privacy policy following the November 2024 EU revision, clarifying scope, expanding coverage, and detailing user controls. The updated document is longer, with dedicated sections for data controls and practical resources. It explains key controls and settings within the text, making available choices easier to understand without moving between documents. “This…
Data Breaches, EU, Europe, european commission, Global Security News, News, regulation, Risk Management, TikTok
TikTok under EU pressure to change its addictive algorithm
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that say TikTok breaches the Digital Services Act due to its addictive design. The Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok in February 2024. The probe examined whether the platform meets its obligations as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act. These obligations include identifying…
Data Breaches, EU, Europe, european commission, Global Security News, News, regulation, Risk Management, TikTok
TikTok under EU pressure to change its addictive algorithm
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that say TikTok breaches the Digital Services Act due to its addictive design. The Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok in February 2024. The probe examined whether the platform meets its obligations as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act. These obligations include identifying…
AI, Europe, Global Security News
Social Media Platforms Earn Billions from Scam Ads
Revolut claims social media sites make £3.8bn annually from scam ads targeting European users
Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Security
European Commission discloses breach that exposed staff data
The European Commission is investigating a breach after finding evidence that its mobile device management platform was hacked. […]
Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Security
European Commission discloses breach that exposed staff data
The European Commission is investigating a breach after finding evidence that its mobile device management platform was hacked. […]
AI, Apps, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Government, Industry, Laws and Regulations, Markets, Technology Industry
How the EU’s trade ‘bazooka’ could hit the US tech sector
When the Trump Administration threatened tariffs last month against countries looking to block any plan to annex Greenland, European leaders debated responding with the region’s trade “bazooka” – a retaliation mechanism that could target US tech firms selling into the European Union. The anti-coercion instrument, introduced in 2023 and so far unused, is designed to deter…
AI, Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Network Security, Russia, Security
Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack
Rome’s La Sapienza University was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted IT systems and caused widespread operational issues. Since February 2, Rome’s La Sapienza University, one of the most important Italian universities, has been offline due to a cyberattack. For days, students have been unable to book exams, check tuition payments, or access faculty contacts.…
Don't miss, Europe, Global Security News, Hot stuff, News
State-backed phishing attacks targeting military officials and journalists on Signal
German security authorities are warning that a likely state-backed hacking group is engaged in attempts at phishing senior political figures, military officials, diplomats, and investigative journalists across Germany and Europe via Signal. The authorities also noted that while these attacks are likely perpetrated by a state-controlled cyber actor, there’s nothing stopping non-state actors and financially…
AI, APAC, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Network Security, Risk Management, Venture
January 2026 M&A Recap: Channel Orgs Set to Expand Capabilities
January is now in the book, and channel organizations have made a number of early-year acquisitions to boost their capabilities and to better serve customers. Channel Insider has rounded up key mergers and acquisitions that have highlighted the start of Q1 2026. Service provider consolidation continues across ServiceNow, VMware ecosystems and more CoreX expands ServiceNow…
AI, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Security
EU says TikTok faces large fine over “addictive design”
The European Commission said today that TikTok is facing a fine because its addictive features, including infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendation systems, are breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). […]
AI, APAC, Breaking News, Data Breaches, Europe, git, Git Metadata, Global Security News, hacking, Risk Management, Security
Nearly 5 Million Web Servers Found Exposing Git Metadata – Study Reveals Widespread Risk of Code and Credential Leaks
A study found nearly 5 million servers exposing Git metadata, with 250,000 leaking deployment credentials via .git/config files. A new 2026 study by the Mysterium VPN research team reveals that nearly 5 million public web servers are exposing Git repository metadata — with over 250,000 of them exposing .git/config files containing deployment credentials. Such misconfigurations…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News
New Cyber Startup Programme to Debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a new Cyber Startup Programme, featuring a dedicated show-floor zone for early-stage cybersecurity companies to showcase innovations, connect with investors and highlight emerging technologies
AI, Android, Don't miss, EU, Europe, Global Security News, News, privacy
Mobile privacy audits are getting harder
Mobile apps routinely collect and transmit personal data in ways that are difficult for users, developers, and regulators to verify. Permissions can reveal what an app can access, and privacy policies can claim what an app should do, yet neither reliably shows what data is actually collected and where it is sent during real use.…
AI, Apps, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
New APT group breached gov and critical infrastructure orgs in 37 countries
A new cyberespionage group that operates out of Asia has compromised 70 government and critical infrastructure organizations across 37 countries over the past year using a sophisticated toolset that combines phishing, exploitation kits, custom malware, Linux rootkits, web shells, and a variety of other tunneling and proxy tools. Researchers believe the group is expanding its…
Europe, Global Security News, Godent, Press Release, Scanner-as-a-Service, Technology
Godent Rolls Out Scanner-as-a-Service Model to Drive Digital Transformation in European Dentistry
Godent has announced the launch of its scanner-as-a-service program for European DSOs, combining free intraoral scanners with a fully integrated digital lab infrastructure to modernize dental workflows.
AI, APAC, Apps, Cloud Security, Commentary, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Jaguar Land Rover, Risk Management, SAP, ShinyHunters
Why boards should be obsessed with their most ‘boring’ systems
Following a series of high-profile cyberattacks, boards of directors are now requiring their organizations to take greater responsibility for the risks posed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems pose after a series of high-profile cyberattacks. The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), incident in Sept. 2025 illustrates the severe consequences of such attacks. The cyberattack forced JLR…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy
HPE and NVIDIA push secure AI factories with sovereign-ready designs and new Grenoble lab
HPE has expanded its NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio with new “secure AI factory” building blocks, including a planned AI Factory Lab in Grenoble, France, aimed at helping customers validate sovereign and compliant AI deployments – a theme that’s resonating well beyond Europe as governments and regulated industries tighten requirements around data residency and…
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News alert: MomentProof brings cryptographic proof to insurance claims as AI manipulation rises
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2026, CyberNewswire — MomentProofShow us, Inc., a provider of AI-resilient digital asset certification and verification technology, today announced the successful deployment of MomentProof Enterprise for AXA, enabling cryptographically authentic, tamper-proof digital assets for insurance claims processing. MomentProof’s patented technology certifies images, video, voice recordings, and associated metadata at the moment of capture,…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
AI, Apps, APT28, Blog, CERT-UA, CVE-2026-21509, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
UAC-0001 (APT28) Attack Detection: russia-Backed Actor Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 Targeting Ukraine and the EU
Right after Microsoft disclosed an actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) on January 26, 2026, CERT-UA reported UAC-0001 (APT28) leveraging the vulnerability in the wild. The russia-backed threat actor targeted organizations in Ukraine and the EU with malicious Office documents, and metadata shows one sample was created on January 27 at 07:43 UTC, illustrating the rapid…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Epstein files, Europe, Global Security News, Laws and regulations
DOJ releases details alleged talented hacker working for Jeffrey Epstein
An FBI informant said in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to a Justice Department document released Friday. An FBI informant said in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to one of the documents released by the Department of Justice (DoJ) as part of the Epstein Files. The accuracy…
crowdstrike, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Long-running North Korea threat group splits into 3 distinct operations
A North Korea-backed threat group operating since 2009 has splintered into three distinct groups with specialized malware and objectives, CrowdStrike said in a report released Thursday. Labeled “Labyrinth Chollima” by the company, the group follows a divergence pattern CrowdStrike observed previously. Labyrinth Chollima has spawned two additional groups: Golden Chollima and Pressure Chollima. The spin-offs,…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News
SOC & Business Success with ANY.RUN: Real-World Results & Cases
Running a SOC today means constant trade-offs: too many alerts, not enough people, strict SLAs, and attacks that keep getting smarter. Most leaders aren’t asking for “the next cool product” but a proof that something actually cuts time, risk, and workload in real environments like theirs. Thousands of organizations already rely on ANY.RUN to reduce analyst load, resolve phishing cases faster, cut unnecessary…
Europe, Global Security News
Reports of GDPR violations have risen sharply
According to a recent report by law firm DLA Piper, organizations are increasingly being reported for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). According to the study, the average number of daily reports has risen above 400 for the first time since the GDPR came into force across the EU on May 25, 2018. With 443…
Europe, Global Security News
French authorities to ban Teams, Zoom, other video apps for gov’t use
France plans to phase out American video conferencing services such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams within government agencies and replace them with its own proprietary tool, Visio. The goal is to strengthen security and protect confidentiality in public communications by reducing dependence on non-European solutions. Visio has been tested in pilot form since last year…
Artificial Intelligence, Europe, Global Security News, Technology
EU launches investigation into X over Grok-generated sexual images
The European Commission is now investigating whether X properly assessed risks before deploying its Grok artificial intelligence tool, following its use to generate sexually explicit images. […]
Europe, Global Security News
Apple to upgrade Siri’s AI by April — Bloomberg
While Apple CEO Tim Cook spent an evening at the movies, Bloomberg reported that his company intends to introduce a much-improved, Google Gemini-boosted AI in February, following this with an even bigger upgrade later this year. We’ve heard much of this before; what’s new is the timing. (The partnership envisions Google Gemini integrated within Apple’s Foundation Models.) Beta testing from February…
Europe, Global Security News
Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor Against Blockchain Developers
The North Korean threat actor known as Konni has been observed using PowerShell malware generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to target developers and engineering teams in the blockchain sector. The phishing campaign has targeted Japan, Australia, and India, highlighting the adversary’s expansion of the targeting scope beyond South Korea, Russia, Ukraine, and European nations,…
Europe, Global Security News
Europe Prepares for a Nightmare Scenario: The U.S. Blocking Access to Tech
Trump’s threats have injected new urgency into European efforts to reduce its reliance on American technology.
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
Europe, Global Security News
European tech leaders advise caution on tech sovereignty drive
European tech leaders at this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, warned against an overzealous approach to digital sovereignty that shuts out US technology suppliers. “We have to be careful about the discourse around sovereignty,” said Aiman Ezzat, CEO of French IT services firm Capgemini, in a panel discussion on Thursday. Ezzat cited…
Europe, Global Security News, Technology Industry
Europe votes to tackle deep dependence on US tech in sovereignty drive
European lawmakers on Thursday adopted a comprehensive report on technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure that directs the European Commission to reduce the bloc’s heavy reliance on foreign technology providers across semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, software, and AI systems. The report passed 471-68 in the full Parliament, with 77% voting in favor and support from major parties…
Europe, Global Security News
From a Whisper to a Scream: Europe Frets About Overreliance on US Tech
Concern is growing across Europe about relying on US cybersecurity companies, and Greenland takeover talk is eroding trust across the EU even further.
Europe, Global Security News
Nadella redefines ‘sovereignty’ for the AI era — analysts call it smart, self‑serving
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants Europe to rethink its stance on data sovereignty just as AI systems become more deeply embedded across global business. His message: Europe may be obsessing over “where” data lives, while missing the more consequential question of “who ultimately benefits” from the intelligence derived from it. “I think sovereignty requires real…
Europe, Global Security News
Over 160,000 Companies Notify Regulators of GDPR Breaches
DLA Piper finds 22% increase in breached firms notifying European GDPR regulators
data breach, Data loss, ESA, Europe, Global Security News, Guest blog
European Space Agency’s cybersecurity in freefall as yet another breach exposes spacecraft and mission data
It has just been a few weeks since reports emerged of the Christmas cyber attack suffered by the European Space Agency (ESA), and the situation has already become worse. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
CVE, Cybersecurity, ENISA, Europe, Global Security News
GCVE launches as a decentralized system for tracking software vulnerabilities
A European cybersecurity organization has launched a decentralized system for identifying and numbering software security vulnerabilities, introducing a fundamental shift in how the global technology community could track and manage security flaws. The Global CVE Allocation System, or GCVE, will be maintained by The Computer Incident Response Center Luxembourg (CIRCL) as an alternative to the…
Europe, Global Security News
North Korean PurpleBravo Campaign Targeted 3,136 IP Addresses via Fake Job Interviews
As many as 3,136 individual IP addresses linked to likely targets of the Contagious Interview activity have been identified, with the campaign claiming 20 potential victim organizations spanning artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, financial services, IT services, marketing, and software development sectors in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and Central America. The new findings
Europe, Global Security News, Government, Industry, Laws and Regulations, Markets, Security
EU reviews cybersecurity to limit danger from high-risk suppliers
The European Commission has presented a new cybersecurity package to strengthen the European Union’s resilience to increasing cyber and hybrid attacks from state and criminal actors. The key is to reduce risks from high-risk suppliers outside the EU, especially in critical infrastructure such as mobile networks, through a common and risk-based framework. The Commission’s news…
Europe, Global Security News, Security
EU plans cybersecurity overhaul to block foreign high-risk suppliers
The European Commission has proposed new cybersecurity legislation mandating the removal of high-risk suppliers to secure telecommunications networks and strengthening defenses against state-backed and cybercrime groups targeting critical infrastructure. […]
Breaking News, DDoS, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, hacktivism, Security
UK NCSC warns of Russia-linked hacktivists DDoS attacks
The UK government warns Russia-linked hacktivists are still carrying out DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure and local government systems The UK government warns that Russia-linked hacktivists are continuing DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure and local government systems. “Today, 19th January 2026, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has issued an…
AI, Apps, Europe, Global Security News, My Take, Network Security, Top Stories
MY TAKE: From ‘holy mackeral’ to ‘daily routine’ — AI vendors maneuver to commandeer your life
An email from Claude landed in my inbox Friday morning with a subject line that stopped me cold: “Using Claude for your everyday life.” Related: AI’s fortune teller effect Not “Unlock the power of AI” or “Transform your productivity.” Just… everyday life. Meal planning. Learning Spanish. Vacation planning. The kind of stuff you’d chat about…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, malware
StealC malware control panel flaw leaks details on active attacker
Researchers uncovered an XSS flaw in StealC malware’s control panel, exposing key details about a threat actor using the info stealer. StealC is an infostealer that has been active since at least 2023, sold as Malware-as-a-Service to steal cookies and passwords. In 2025, its operators released StealC v2, but the web panel quickly leaked and…
Europe, Global Security News
AWS European cloud service launch raises questions over sovereignty
Amazon Web Services launched a new independent cloud service aiming to address European customer concerns around digital sovereignty last week. But while analysts believe it will help European customers meet regulatory compliance demands, there are questions around how much sovereignty it provides in practice. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud data center is located in Brandenburg,…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, malware
Ukraine–Germany operation targets Black Basta, Russian leader wanted
Police in Ukraine and Germany identified Black Basta suspects and issued an international wanted notice for the group’s alleged Russian leader. Ukrainian and German police raided homes linked to alleged Black Basta ransomware members, identifying two Ukrainian suspects. Law enforcement also issued an international wanted notice for the group’s alleged Russian ringleader. “The Office of…
Europe, Global Security News
Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice
Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta. In addition, the group’s alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov (Нефедов Олег Евгеньевич), has been added to the European Union’s Most Wanted and INTERPOL’s Red Notice lists, authorities
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
Cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Data Breach, Security, Europe, Global Security News
Eurail customer database hacked
Utrecht-based Eurail BV has acknowledged that customer information has been involved in a cybersecurity incident. According to an official statement, an unauthorized person gained access to the company’s customer database. The following data may be affected: Identification data: First name, last name, date of birth, gender Contact details: Email address, home address, telephone number Passport details:…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Security
Dutch court convicts hacker who exploited port networks for drug trafficking
Dutch appeals court jails a 44-year-old hacker for 7 years for hacking port systems to help smuggle cocaine through European logistics hubs. A Dutch appeals court sentenced a 44-year-old hacker to seven years in prison for hacking port systems to help smuggle cocaine through European logistics hubs into the Netherlands. The appeals court reduced the…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News
Spanish police disrupt Black Axe, arrest alleged leaders in action spanning four cities
Authorities arrested 34 alleged cybercriminals in Spain, including some leaders of Black Axe, a transnational criminal organization responsible for adversary-in-the-middle scams such as business email compromise, money laundering and vehicle trafficking, the Spanish National Police said Friday. A coordinated law enforcement operation that fanned out to Seville, Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona significantly disrupted the group’s…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Security
Russian BlueDelta (Fancy Bear) Uses PDFs to Steal Logins in Just 2 Seconds
New research from Recorded Future reveals how Russian state hackers (BlueDelta) are using fake Microsoft and Google login portals to steal credentials. The campaign involves using legitimate PDF lures from GRC and EcoClimate to trick victims.
Europe, Global Security News
EU looks to bolster its open-source sector to counter US cloud dominance
The European Commission is seeking feedback on plans to strengthen the region’s open-source ecosystem as it seeks to reduce reliance on non-European tech providers. A new initiative — “Towards European open digital ecosystems” — is intended to support the growth and sustainability of the European Union’s open-source sector, which the Commission considers a key part…
Europe, Global Security News
What exactly is an AI factory?
LAS VEGAS — The term “AI factory” came up in multiple keynote presentations, media briefings, and in interviews with executives at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). (The show took place last week.) And the concept seems to mean different things to different people. “The term is absolutely being used in multiple — and often…
APT, Breaking News, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, intelligence, Security
Credential-harvesting attacks by APT28 hit Turkish, European, and Central Asian organizations
Russia-linked cyberespionage group APT28 targets energy, nuclear, and policy staff in Turkey, Europe, North Macedonia, and Uzbekistan with credential-harvesting attacks. Between February and September 2025, Recorded Future’s Insikt Group observed Russia-linked group APT28 (aka UAC-0001, Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sofacy Group, Sednit, BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM) running credential-harvesting campaigns. Targets included Turkish energy and nuclear agency staff, European think tank personnel, and organizations…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Europol Raids Disrupt Black Axe Cybercrime Ring in Spain
Authorities caught 34 members of the notorious Black Axe gang in Spain known for stealing millions of Euros through online romance scams and email fraud.
Europe, Global Security News, Security
Spain arrests 34 suspects linked to Black Axe cyber crime
Authorities in Spain have arrested 34 individuals allegedly part of a criminal network involved in cyber fraud and believed to be connected to the Black Axe group responsible for illicit activities across Europe. […]
AI, Congress, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, Government, Policy
Dems pressure Google, Apple to drop X app as international regulators turn up heat
A trio of Senate Democrats are calling on Apple and Google to drop Elon Musk’s X from app stores as international regulators in Europe and Britain took steps towards investigations of the site’s mass undressing of users using Grok’s AI tool. On Friday, Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and Ed Markey, D-Mass.,…
Europe, Global Security News
iOS 26: Has Liquid Glass failed?
Could it be that former Apple designer Alan Dye’s swan song, Liquid Glass, has failed? Statcounter data seems to show that iOS 26 adoption lags that of previous operating system releases at this stage of the release cycle. It indicates that around 64.6% of users are still running iOS 18 — with just 16.3% on iOS 26. This data…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
AI, Announcements, Europe, Foundational (100), Global Security News, Security, Identity, & Compliance, Uncategorized
AWS named Leader in the 2025 ISG report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU)
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
Europe, Global Security News
Russian APT28 Runs Credential-Stealing Campaign Targeting Energy and Policy Organizations
Russian state-sponsored threat actors have been linked to a fresh set of credential harvesting attacks targeting individuals associated with a Turkish energy and nuclear research agency, as well as staff affiliated with a European think tank and organizations in North Macedonia and Uzbekistan. The activity has been attributed to APT28 (aka BlueDelta), which was attributed…
Europe, Global Security News, Security
New China-linked hackers breach telcos using edge device exploits
A sophisticated threat actor that uses Linux-based malware to target telecommunications providers has recently broadened its operations to include organizations in Southeastern Europe. […]