Cyber-attacks by North Korea’s Lazarus Group target European defense firms in drone development
Category: Europe
Europe, Global Security News, Security
North Korean Lazarus hackers targeted European defense companies
North Korean Lazarus hackers compromised three European companies in the defense sector through a coordinated Operation DreamJob campaign leveraging fake recruitment lures. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Europe, Global Security News
AI chatbots are wrong about news 45% of the time, study finds
A new international study coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC shows that AI assistants distort news content nearly half of the time. The research included 22 public service broadcasters in 18 countries and 14 languages. In the study, more than 3,000 AI responses from Chat GPT, Copilot, Gemini and…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, Security
Japanese retailer Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on logistics partner
Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on its logistics partner Askul, disrupting orders, app services, and website access. Japanese retailer giant Muji suspended online sales after a ransomware attack hit its logistics partner Askul. The cyber incident disrupted deliveries and online store functions, including orders and app services. “Due to a logistics issue…
Europe, Global Security News
Windows 10 is dead — time to get a new Mac?
Two big tech events took place last week: Microsoft declared hundreds of millions of Windows 10 PCs dead as the dodo — at least when it comes to continuing support — while Apple introduced the world’s best-performing AI PCs, equipped with its industry-leading M5 processor. While it’s unwise to read too much into either event, it’s hard not…
Europe, Global Security News, Security, Technology
DNS0.EU private DNS service shuts down over sustainability issues
The DNS0.EU non-profit public DNS service focused on European users announced its immediate shut down due to time and resource constraints. […]
Breaking News, cyber crime, Europe, Global Security News, intelligence, Security
From Airport chaos to cyber intrigue: Everest Gang takes credit for Collins Aerospace breach
Everest claims Collins Aerospace hack hitting EU airports, but its leak site vanishes soon after, sparking takedown speculation. Do you remember the Collins Aerospace supply chain attack that disrupted operations at several major European airports, including Heathrow in London, Brussels, and Berlin? In September, a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Europe, Global Security News, intelligence, Security
From Airport chaos to cyber intrigue: Everest Gang takes credit for Collins Aerospace breach
Everest claims Collins Aerospace hack hitting EU airports, but its leak site vanishes soon after, sparking takedown speculation. Do you remember the Collins Aerospace supply chain attack that disrupted operations at several major European airports, including Heathrow in London, Brussels, and Berlin? In September, a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at…
Europe, Global Security News, Security
Europol dismantles SIM box operation renting numbers for cybercrime
European law enforcement in an operation codenamed ‘SIMCARTEL’ has dismantled an illegal SIM-box service that enabled more than 3,200 fraud cases and caused at least 4.5 million euros in losses. […]
Europe, Global Security News
Apple’s Big Bang AI moment is approaching
Want to use artificial intelligence (AI) that maintains privacy and doesn’t need a lake full of water or industrial electricity generator to make an emojii? Apple has that. Stop to consider it: the ongoing AI bubble is totally reliant on investments in server-side infrastructure, water, and energy at colossal levels. While these online services can do what you ask…
Europe, Global Security News
Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now
At ISACA Europe 2025, cybersecurity consultant Tony Gee shared some technical measures security teams could implement to fight against the infostealer scourge
CryptoCurrency, Europe, Germany, Global Security News, Guest blog, Law & order
Operation Heracles strikes blow against massive network of fraudulent crypto trading sites
In a significant crackdown against online cybercriminals, German authorities have successfully dismantled a network of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment sites that has targeted millions of unsuspecting people across Europe. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Europe, Global Security News
Microsoft set to escape French antitrust probe as Qwant complaint falters
Microsoft is expected to sidestep a French antitrust probe into its search business after regulators signaled plans to dismiss a complaint by local rival Qwant, easing scrutiny of the US tech giant even as Europe ramps up enforcement of digital competition rules. France’s competition authority is preparing to reject Qwant’s allegations that Microsoft imposed exclusivity…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple makes a major energy investment in Europe
In what may become another strategically positive moat around its business, Apple has announced a huge 650MW European energy investment to ensure the energy required to use its devices and services is offset with renewable power. The move forms part of a global commitment as the company moves to build a circular business by 2030.…
Europe, Global Security News
EU to sign UN Convention on Cybercrime
The Council of Europe has authorized the European Commission and member states to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. The international treaty establishes common standards at the global level to improve cooperation on cybercrime and the exchange of evidence in electronic format to aid in criminal investigations or prosecutions. The UN Convention against Cybercrime…
Breaking News, cyber crime, data breach, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Security
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack on the beer giant Asahi
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as well as soft drinks and other beverages. It operates both domestically and internationally, with a…
Breaking News, cyber crime, data breach, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Security
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack on the beer giant Asahi
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as well as soft drinks and other beverages. It operates both domestically and internationally, with a…
Breaking News, cyber crime, data breach, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Security
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack on the beer giant Asahi
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as well as soft drinks and other beverages. It operates both domestically and internationally, with a…
Breaking News, cyber crime, data breach, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Security
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack on the beer giant Asahi
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as well as soft drinks and other beverages. It operates both domestically and internationally, with a…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple’s DMA troubles in Europe continue, but a solution may be in sight
While the struggle continues and Apple is urging the EU to repeal the legislation, the company may be inching toward some type of settlement with the EU over alleged violations of the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Financial Times. It’s not a happy talk. Apple knows it needs to find some kind of deal with the EU…
Election Security, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, privacy
German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal
Encryption lives on in Europe. For now. The German government has said it will oppose a piece of European Union legislation later this month that would subject phones and other devices to mass scanning — prior to encryption — by the government for evidence of child sexual abuse material. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig…
Election Security, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, privacy
German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal
Encryption lives on in Europe. For now. The German government has said it will oppose a piece of European Union legislation later this month that would subject phones and other devices to mass scanning — prior to encryption — by the government for evidence of child sexual abuse material. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig…
Election Security, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, privacy
German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal
Encryption lives on in Europe. For now. The German government has said it will oppose a piece of European Union legislation later this month that would subject phones and other devices to mass scanning — prior to encryption — by the government for evidence of child sexual abuse material. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig…
Election Security, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, privacy
German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal
Encryption lives on in Europe. For now. The German government has said it will oppose a piece of European Union legislation later this month that would subject phones and other devices to mass scanning — prior to encryption — by the government for evidence of child sexual abuse material. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig…
Election Security, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, privacy
German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal
Encryption lives on in Europe. For now. The German government has said it will oppose a piece of European Union legislation later this month that would subject phones and other devices to mass scanning — prior to encryption — by the government for evidence of child sexual abuse material. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, privacy, Technology
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
Tech experts and companies offering encrypted messaging services are warning that pending European regulation, which would grant governments broad authority to scan messages and content on personal devices for criminal activity, could spell “the end” of privacy in Europe. The European Union will vote Oct. 14 on a legislative proposal from the Danish Presidency known…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, privacy, Technology
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
Tech experts and companies offering encrypted messaging services are warning that pending European regulation, which would grant governments broad authority to scan messages and content on personal devices for criminal activity, could spell “the end” of privacy in Europe. The European Union will vote Oct. 14 on a legislative proposal from the Danish Presidency known…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, privacy, Technology
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
Tech experts and companies offering encrypted messaging services are warning that pending European regulation, which would grant governments broad authority to scan messages and content on personal devices for criminal activity, could spell “the end” of privacy in Europe. The European Union will vote Oct. 14 on a legislative proposal from the Danish Presidency known…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, privacy, Technology
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
Tech experts and companies offering encrypted messaging services are warning that pending European regulation, which would grant governments broad authority to scan messages and content on personal devices for criminal activity, could spell “the end” of privacy in Europe. The European Union will vote Oct. 14 on a legislative proposal from the Danish Presidency known…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, privacy, Technology
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
Tech experts and companies offering encrypted messaging services are warning that pending European regulation, which would grant governments broad authority to scan messages and content on personal devices for criminal activity, could spell “the end” of privacy in Europe. The European Union will vote Oct. 14 on a legislative proposal from the Danish Presidency known…
Europe, Global Security News
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Teens for Alleged Pro-Russian Espionage
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the incident as part of a broader pattern of Russian hybrid attacks against Europe.
Europe, Global Security News
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Teens for Alleged Pro-Russian Espionage
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the incident as part of a broader pattern of Russian hybrid attacks against Europe.
Europe, Global Security News
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Teens for Alleged Pro-Russian Espionage
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the incident as part of a broader pattern of Russian hybrid attacks against Europe.
Europe, Global Security News
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Teens for Alleged Pro-Russian Espionage
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the incident as part of a broader pattern of Russian hybrid attacks against Europe.
data protection, Europe, GDPR, General data protection regulation, Global Security News
A Guide to the EU GDPR’s Requirements for an EU Representative
This country’s post-Brexit data protection regime, the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), requires non-UK organisations that process UK residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the UK. In the same way, the EU GDPR requires non-EEA organisations that process EU residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the EU. This blog post…
data protection, Europe, GDPR, General data protection regulation, Global Security News
A Guide to the EU GDPR’s Requirements for an EU Representative
This country’s post-Brexit data protection regime, the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), requires non-UK organisations that process UK residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the UK. In the same way, the EU GDPR requires non-EEA organisations that process EU residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the EU. This blog post…
data protection, Europe, GDPR, General data protection regulation, Global Security News
A Guide to the EU GDPR’s Requirements for an EU Representative
This country’s post-Brexit data protection regime, the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), requires non-UK organisations that process UK residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the UK. In the same way, the EU GDPR requires non-EEA organisations that process EU residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the EU. This blog post…
Community Meetings, Europe, Events, Global Security News, Participation
Sneak Peek: 2025 Europe Community Meeting Speakers
The countdown is on for this year’s Europe Community Meeting! We’re thrilled to share an early look at some of the exceptional sessions coming your way in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 14–16 October. Get ready for insights, innovation, and inspiration! This year promises expertly crafted sessions that are imperative to securing payments worldwide. Register now and secure…
Europe, Global Security News, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Regulation, Technology Industry
Microsoft, EC reach deal on Teams app bundling
The European Commission has concluded its lengthy investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of Teams into sales of its productivity software suites. Microsoft offered commitments to address competition concerns going forward, pre-empting a fine from the regulator. The deal requires the company to sell Microsoft 365 (M365) and Office 365 (O365) at a reduced price without Teams…
A Little Sunshine, Europe, Global Security News, Latest Warnings, Ne'er-Do-Well News, Russia's War on Ukraine
Bulletproof Host Stark Industries Evades EU Sanctions
In May 2025, the European Union levied financial sanctions on the owners of Stark Industries Solutions Ltd., a bulletproof hosting provider that materialized two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine and quickly became a top source of Kremlin-linked cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. But new findings show those sanctions have done little to stop Stark from simply rebranding…
Europe, Global Security News
Ukrainian Ransomware Fugitive Added to Europe’s Most Wanted
US offers $11m as LockerGoga ransomware suspect becomes one of Europe’s most wanted men
Editor's Pick, Europe, Global Security News
Why Is Choosing the Best eSIM in Europe Important for Travelers?
In this post, you will learn why choosing the best eSIM in Europe is important for travelers. Europe is a very culturally diverse and tourist-friendly region worldwide. The high density of the countries and the availability of modern means of transport that enable ease of movement across borders have made it very common that people…
Europe, Global Security News, Security
DDoS defender targeted in 1.5 Bpps denial-of-service attack
A DDoS mitigation service provider in Europe was targeted in a massive distributed denial-of-service attack that reached 1.5 billion packets per second. […]
Europe, Global Security News
Smart GPUGate malware exploits GitHub and Google Ads for evasive targeting
Security researchers at Arctic Wolf have uncovered a novel malware campaign targeting users in Western Europe, delivered through Google Ads and employing sophisticated evasion techniques. Dubbed GPUGate, the campaign uses malicious GitHub Desktop installers to distribute its payload masquerading as legitimate software. Attackers are using trusted platforms to bypass traditional detection methods and lure users…
Europe, Global Security News, Google, Google Search, Regulation
Google gets away almost scot-free in US search antitrust case
What was Judge Amit Mehta thinking? When he ruled a year ago that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by stifling search competition, we thought Google was truly in hot water. Boy, were we wrong! After Mehta’s initial ruling, the Department of Justice (DoJ) demanded that Google divest itself of the Chrome web browser and/or…
Careers, Europe, Global Security News
Be your authentic self: how to build a career in tech
In a recent episode of the First Person podcast, we met with Greg Finnigan. Greg is a company founder who has navigated a career through hardware distribution, to security software and on to the cloud, working in both large corporates and startups. In a wide-ranging and fascinating chat Greg gave us the benefit of…
Europe, Global Security News, Google, Regulation, Technology Industry
Google’s €2.95 billion EC antitrust fine is just the beginning
The European Commission (EC) on Friday hit Google with a €2.95 billion ($3.46 billion) antitrust fine for “abusive practices” in its adtech business. But observers said that IT leaders should look at the decision as a warning about a potential wave of global regulatory decisions on tech issues. For example, Friday also saw a major…
Europe, Global Security News, Google
EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominance in the digital advertising technology market and favoring its adtech services over those of its competitors. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Europe, Global Security News
AI and the end of proof
Garbage bags are being thrown out a White House window, or so a popular video seems to show. “Probably AI generated,” said President Trump in a Tuesday press conference. Earlier, a White House official suggested to TIME magazine that the video was real and showed a contractor doing “regular maintenance.” Here we are, like other…
Europe, Global Security News
Relief for European Commission as court upholds EU Data Privacy Framework agreement with US
The controversial Data Privacy Framework (DPF) agreement between the EU and the US has been upheld after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) General Court rejected a high-profile legal challenge that would have struck it down. “The General Court dismisses an action for annulment of the new framework for the transfer of personal data between…
Europe, Global Security News
EU Court Dismisses Zalando’s Challenge to Online Content Law
Zalando said it was disappointed by the ruling and will appeal it at Europe’s highest court.
Europe, Global Security News
Iranian Hackers Exploit 100+ Embassy Email Accounts in Global Phishing Targeting Diplomats
An Iran-nexus group has been linked to a “coordinated” and “multi-wave” spear-phishing campaign targeting the embassies and consulates in Europe and other regions across the world. The activity has been attributed by Israeli cybersecurity company Dream to Iranian-aligned operators connected to broader offensive cyber activity undertaken by a group known as Homeland Justice. “Emails were…
Breaking News, Cyber warfare, Europe, Global Security News, gps, GPS jamming, hacking
Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS Jamming in Bulgaria, landed Safely
Von der Leyen’s plane faced suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria, but the EU chief landed safely, says European Commission. The EU confirmed that Ursula von der Leyen’s plane experienced GPS jamming while flying to Bulgaria. The European authorities suspect Russian interference, though the aircraft landed safely. Bulgarian officials provided the information, and the EU…
Europe, Global Security News, interview, PCI SSC
Meet the Council’s New Regional Director, Europe
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to welcome its newest team member, Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe. As Regional Director, Úna serves as the primary liaison with European payment security stakeholders. In this role, she will drive awareness and growth of the Council with an emphasis on educating stakeholders on the importance…
Europe, Global Security News, interview, PCI SSC
Meet the Council’s New Regional Director, Europe
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to welcome its newest team member, Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe. As Regional Director, Úna serves as the primary liaison with European payment security stakeholders. In this role, she will drive awareness and growth of the Council with an emphasis on educating stakeholders on the importance…
Europe, Global Security News, interview, PCI SSC
Meet the Council’s New Regional Director, Europe
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to welcome its newest team member, Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe. As Regional Director, Úna serves as the primary liaison with European payment security stakeholders. In this role, she will drive awareness and growth of the Council with an emphasis on educating stakeholders on the importance…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple warns UK: Overzealous mobile regulation is bad for all
Poor Apple customers in the UK will suffer what they must as politically driven regulators make the same existential threats against Apple and Google as those made by the EU. Apple has warned that the rules proposed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will cause numerous harms to the user experience its customers enjoy. Bad for one and bad…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple warns UK: Overzealous mobile regulation is bad for all
Poor Apple customers in the UK will suffer what they must as politically driven regulators make the same existential threats against Apple and Google as those made by the EU. Apple has warned that the rules proposed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will cause numerous harms to the user experience its customers enjoy. Bad for one and bad…
Europe, Global Security News, Resiliency, Backup & Recovery
Keepit Survey: SaaS Backup Gaps Could Fuel Data Loss & Risk
Keepit, a vendor-independent cloud dedicated to SaaS data protection, recently announced new survey results, which found that 37 percent of senior IT decision-makers rely solely on native backup capabilities– leaving organizations at risk of data loss and disruptions. Gaps in SaaS backup are putting companies at risk The survey, “Overlooked and Under-Protected: How the SaaS…
Europe, Global Security News, Resiliency, Backup & Recovery
Keepit Survey: SaaS Backup Gaps Could Fuel Data Loss & Risk
Keepit, a vendor-independent cloud dedicated to SaaS data protection, recently announced new survey results, which found that 37 percent of senior IT decision-makers rely solely on native backup capabilities– leaving organizations at risk of data loss and disruptions. Gaps in SaaS backup are putting companies at risk The survey, “Overlooked and Under-Protected: How the SaaS…
Europe, Global Security News
5 ways to improve cybersecurity function while spending less
As a veteran CISO for state and local agencies, Orange County CISO Andrew Alipanah knows how to optimize security functions within impossibly tight budgets. In the past, while at the City of Riverside, he utilized the covered and subsidized resources through federally sponsored agencies including CISA (Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency), MITRE, the MS-ISAC…
A Little Sunshine, Europe, Global Security News, John Smedley, Joni Soila, Ne'er-Do-Well News, Ransomware
KrebsOnSecurity in New ‘Most Wanted’ HBO Max Series
A new documentary series about cybercrime airing next month on HBO Max features interviews with Yours Truly. The four-part series follows the exploits of Julius Kivimäki, a prolific Finnish hacker recently convicted of leaking tens of thousands of patient records from an online psychotherapy practice while attempting to extort the clinic and its patients. The…
Europe, Global Security News
Google backs EU’s AI code despite concerns over innovation risks
Google has said it will adopt the EU’s voluntary code of practice for general-purpose AI, despite expressing concerns that the AI Act and accompanying code could hinder Europe’s progress in developing and deploying AI technologies. The code of practice is a voluntary framework designed to guide AI developers in setting up processes and systems that…
Europe, Global Security News
Welcome to the new world of risk: Microsoft cuts off services to energy company without notice
When Indian energy giant Nayara Energy sued Microsoft on Monday for cutting off all paid-for services with no notice, it highlighted a relatively new risk for CIOs to worry about. This goes beyond a vendor not delivering what it was supposed to, or outages that halt services. It raises the ugly scenario of a major…
Breaking News, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, information security news, Security
Orange reports major cyberattack, warns of service disruptions
Orange, France’s largest telecom provider, reported a cyberattack on one of its internal systems, impacting its operations in Europe and Africa. Orange is a leading French multinational telecommunications operator providing services to individuals, businesses, and governments across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Formerly known as France Télécom until rebranding in 2013, the company now…
Europe, Global Security News
Europe-North Africa Medusa subsea cable to be powered by Nokia
The Medusa Submarine Cable System, a project owned by Barcelona based African internet exchange point company AFR-IX Telecom, has selected Nokia to power the high capacity fibre network.
data breach, Data loss, Europe, Global Security News, Guest blog, submarine
French submarine secrets surface after cyber attack
European defence giant Naval Group has confirmed that it is investigating an alleged cyber attack which has seen what purports to be sensitive internal data published on the internet by hackers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Europe, Global Security News
EU cloud providers move to appeal Broadcom acquisition of VMware
Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE), the industry body representing Europe’s leading sovereign cloud infrastructure providers, is taking the European Commission to court to challenge its approval for US infrastructure software provider Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, hacking forum
French Authorities confirm XSS.is admin arrested in Ukraine
French authorities announced the arrest in Ukraine of an alleged administrator of the long-running cybercrime forum XSS.is. A joint investigation conducted by French police, Ukrainian authorities, and Europol led to the arrest of the suspected administrator of the major Russian-speaking cybercrime forum xss.is. “The Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Wednesday, July 23, that an individual…
cyber crime, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Europol, Global Security News
XSS.IS Cybercrime Forum Seized After Admin Arrested in Ukraine
XSS.IS has been seized after its admin was arrested in Ukraine, however its dark web and mirror domains only show a 504 Gateway Timeout error.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Ransomware, Threats
Authorities in Ukraine nab alleged admin of Russian-language cybercrime forum
Ukrainian authorities Tuesday arrested the alleged administrator of XSS.is, a Russian-language cybercrime forum, following a four-year investigation by the Paris public prosecutor’s office. Law enforcement officials from France and Europol seized the domain of the influential forum following the arrest. Authorities have not named the suspected administrator of XSS.is. The forum, which was active since…
AI, Apps, china, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Information Security, malware, vulnerabilities, vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day EXPLAINED — How Hackers Got In Without a Password
Two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server (on-premises) are being actively exploited in the wild as part of a highly coordinated espionage campaign. Microsoft has linked these attacks to China-based APT actors, and at least 75 organizations worldwide have confirmed breaches. The flaws, identified as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, enable unauthenticated remote code execution…
Europe, Global Security News, Healthcare, Security
Major European healthcare network discloses security breach
AMEOS Group, an operator of a massive healthcare network in Central Europe, has announced it has suffered a security breach that may have exposed customer, employee, and partner information. […]
Europe, Global Security News
UK blames Russia’s infamous ‘Fancy Bear’ group for Microsoft cloud hacks
Recent cyberattacks deploying the potent Authentic Antics malware tool to target Microsoft cloud accounts were the handiwork of the notorious Russian Fancy Bear hacking group, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said. Authentic Antics was discovered after a cyberattack in 2023 which prompted an NCSC technical teardown of the malware that it published…
Awareness, Community Meetings, Europe, Events, Global Security News, interview, Participation
Coffee with the Council Podcast: Meet This Year’s Europe Community Meeting Keynote Speaker, Bernie Collins
This episode of Coffee with the Council is brought to you by our podcast sponsor, Feroot. Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. Today, I am so excited to bring you a sneak peek interview with PCI…
DDoS, Denial of Service, Europe, Global Security News, Guest blog, Law & order, Russia
Europol targets Kremlin-backed cybercrime gang NoName057(16)
The hacking group NoName057(16) has been operating since 2022, launching cyber attacks on government organisations, media bodies, critical infrastructure, and private companies in Ukraine, America, Canada, and across Europe in a seeming attempt to silence voices that the group considers anti-Russian. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Europe, Global Security News
Under CISPE pressure, Microsoft opens the door to fairer cloud competition in Europe
Microsoft has made concessions to the organization representing Europe’s leading cloud providers, giving its members the ability to offer pay-as-you-go plans, match Azure pricing, and privately host customer workloads. Some see this as merely one more development, not the culmination of the years-long battle between the tech giant and Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe…
Europe, Financial, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Money, Policy
UK sanctions Russian hackers, spies as US weighs its own punishments for Russia
As the U.S. government contemplates additional sanctions on Moscow, the United Kingdom went ahead and levied its own Friday against what it said was a group of Russia’s hackers and spies. The sanctions target 18 military intelligence officers and three divisions of the Russian military unit known as the GRU. Cyber operations in support of…
Europe, Global Security News
When everything is vibing
You’ve heard of vibe coding, right? Vibe coding, a phrase coined by Andrej Karpathy in February, means using natural language to tell an AI tool what you want your software to do, and letting AI write the code for you. The top three vibe-coding platforms are Hostinger Horizons, Lovable, and Bolt.new. By signing up with these services and simply…
cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, DDoS, Europe, Global Security News
Police Shut Down 100 Servers Tied to Russian NoName057(16), Arrest 2
In an operation called Eastwood, authorities arrested two people and shut down more than 100 servers linked to the Russian group NoName057(16).
Cybercrime, DDoS, Europe, Europol, Geopolitics, Global Security News, hacktivism
Pro-Russian DDoS group NoName057(16) disrupted by international law enforcement operation
An international law enforcement operation conducted this week targeted the members of and infrastructure used by NoName057(16), a pro-Russian hacktivist group that has conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe since early 2022. Operation Eastwood disrupted over 100 servers worldwide and resulted in two arrests, seven international arrest warrants, and 24 house searches across multiple…
Europe, Global Security News, Security
Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group
An international law enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Eastwood” has targeted the infrastructure of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), responsible for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe and the US. […]
Europe, Global Security News
EXA Infrastructure deploys new fibre route connecting UK and Europe
Digital infrastructure and cable network system EXA Infrastructure has deployed a new 1200 km fibre route connecting London to Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Europe, Global Security News
Enterprise Plan: Boost SOC Performance, Reduce Business Risks with ANY.RUN
Editor’s note: The current article was originally published on April 10, 2024, and updated on July 15, 2025. Modern cybersecurity teams face growing pressure: more threats, tighter SLAs, and less time to investigate. The difference between fast containment and a damaging breach often comes down to visibility, collaboration, and control. ANY.RUN’s Enterprise plan is a complete…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple has a durability (perception) problem
This morning, I found an interesting Canalys report shared by analyst Runar Bjorhovde that shows — despite everything Apple does— people still don’t seem to think iPhones are all that durable. That’s strange, given how much cash Apple spends improving iPhone durability and the device’s reputation as leading second-user markets. I contacted Bjorhovde to get more…
Breaking News, china, Europe, Global Security News, intelligence, Security
Spain awarded €12.3 million in contracts to Huawei
Spain gives Huawei wiretap contracts, sparking concerns over potential Chinese government access due to Huawei’s links to Beijing. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has awarded €12.3 million ($14.3 million) contracts to manage and store judicially authorized wiretaps used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies, raising concerns about potential Chinese government access due to the…
Europe, Global Security News
R&D and Manufacturing Capacity Expansion
COMPANY NEWS: DroneShield is committing to invest $13 million in a significant R&D and manufacturing capacity expansion New dedicated 3,000sqm of own production space (3x the floorspace of the current production facility) Addition of 2,500sqm to the R&D area in its headquarters, for engineering and lab space Together with planned expansions to its Australian contract…
Breaking News, Cybercrime, data breach, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, hacking news
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 53
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Datacarry Ransomware DRAT V2: Updated DRAT Emerges in TAG-140’s Arsenal Batavia spyware steals data from Russian organizations Taking SHELLTER: a commercial evasion framework abused in- the- wild Open Source Malware Index Q2 2025: Data exfiltration remains…
APT, cyber attack, cyber attacks, Europe, Global Security News, Security
DoNot APT Hits European Ministry with New LoptikMod Malware
Trellix reveals how the India-linked DoNot APT group launched a sophisticated spear-phishing attack on a European foreign affairs…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, fraud, Global Security News, HMRC
14 Arrested in Romania for £47 Million UK Tax Phishing Scam
14 arrested in major HMRC phishing scam raids across UK & Romania. Learn about the multi-million-pound tax fraud operation.
Europe, Global Security News
Send in the clones
We’re all so busy that it’s tempting to wish for a digital clone to share the workload. And now, thanks to AI, you can. Many people are embracing generative AI (genAI) tools to make a clone or digital twin of themselves that can speak and even interact on their behalf. We’re all familiar with the…
Europe, Global Security News
Now, they’re coming for Apple CEO Tim Cook
It was only a matter of time before they came for America’s only openly gay CEO, and it’s got nothing to do with performance. How can it? Apple’s valuation has soared under his watch, while the company’s positions on privacy and environmental responsibility lead almost every industry — and should be an example to all. I imagine that’s precisely what reactionaries dislike about…
Europe, Global Security News
EU finalizes General-Purpose AI Code of Practice for enterprises
The European Commission has published the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to help enterprises comply with their obligations on transparency, copyright, safety, and security under the European Union’s AI Act. Following the code of practice is voluntary — but the Commission presented it as a way for enterprises to be sure they meet their obligations…
APT, Breaking News, Europe, Global Security News, intelligence, malware
DoNot APT is expanding scope targeting European foreign ministries
DoNot APT, likely an India-linked cyberespionage group, targets European foreign ministries with LoptikMod malware. The DoNot APT group, likely linked to India, has expanded its operations and is targeting European foreign ministries with a new malware, called LoptikMod. The Donot Team (also known as APT-C-35 and Origami Elephant) has been active since 2016, focusing on government entities, foreign…
Europe, Global Security News
DoNot APT Expands Operations, Targets European Foreign Ministries with LoptikMod Malware
A threat actor with suspected ties to India has been observed targeting a European foreign affairs ministry with malware capable of harvesting sensitive data from compromised hosts. The activity has been attributed by Trellix Advanced Research Center to an advanced persistent threat (APT) group called DoNot Team, which is also known as APT-C-35, Mint Tempest,…
Europe, Global Security News
Apple appeals fine, says EU has ‘gone beyond’ the law
Even though threats of additional fines mean it has been forced to make so many changes to bring its business into compliance with Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple has always said it would appeal Europe’s $570 million fine for violating the DMA. Today, it did just that against, accusing the European Commission of going beyond what the law requires. In…
Europe, Global Security News, Trend Micro Research : Articles, News, Reports, Trend Micro Research : Ransomware
BERT Ransomware Group Targets Asia and Europe on Multiple Platforms
BERT is a newly emerged ransomware group that pairs simple code with effective execution—carrying out attacks across Europe and Asia. In this entry, we examine the group’s tactics, how their variants have evolved, and the tools they use to get past defenses and speed up encryption across platforms.
Europe, Global Security News
EU AI compliance guide may be delayed until late 2025, commission says
A long-awaited code of practice to guide businesses on EU AI rules may not take full effect before late 2025, leaving companies facing legal uncertainty as enforcement deadlines approach. The code of practice, which will apply to large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and competing systems developed by Google and Mistral, was initially scheduled…
Breaking News, cyber crime, Europe, Global Security News, hacking
Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug marketplace
Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug site, the police arrested the admin in Spain, top vendors hit in Sweden. An international law enforcement operation led by German authorities has shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace, in a coordinated operation across six countries with support from Europol and Eurojust.…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, privacy
Surveillance, spyware, and self-driving snafus
A Mexican drug cartel spies on the FBI using traffic cameras and spyware — because “ubiquitous technical surveillance” is no longer just for dystopian thrillers. Graham digs into a chilling new US Justice Department report that shows how surveillance tech was weaponised to deadly effect. Meanwhile, Carole checks the rear-view mirror on the driverless car…