cybersecurity

September 7, 2023

GDPR used by new ransom gang to extort victims

A new ransomware group Ransomed has emerged, using the GDPR fines to pressure victims into paying up, a tactic not observed before.

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July 21, 2023

The GDPR highlights the problem in EU’s Cyber Posture

The EU’s stringent cyber posture, as reflected in the GDPR, while enhancing global norm building, inadvertently hampers small businesses and data-dependent public services due to its high compliance costs and limitations on data sharing.

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July 20, 2023

Digital Euro: The Future of Currency or a Privacy Nightmare?

The European Commission’s proposal for a digital euro, intended to ensure the currency’s relevance in the digital age, has sparked concerns over privacy and its potential use for monitoring citizens’ transactional behavior.

May 22, 2023

Message-scanning not incompatible with fundamental rights, Commission says

In response to rising criticism, the European Commission issued a non-paper to defend its proposal to combat CSAM.

April 18, 2023

MEPs against greenlighting data transfers with the U.S. under current rules

expressed concerns regarding the adequacy decision proposed by the European Commission, asserting that a data transfer between the EU and U.S. would not guarantee sufficient safeguards for personal data protection.

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April 17, 2023

EU Parliament study slams online child abuse material proposal

The European Commission’s plans to combat the spread of CSAM have sparked vehement debate due to its potential invasion of privacy.

March 15, 2023

TikTok launches ‘Project Clover’ charm offensive to fend off European bans

TikTok is on a mission to quell European authorities’ worries regarding Chinese surveillance by launching a counteroffensive.

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March 15, 2023

EU watchdog: Online child abuse draft law creates ‘illusion of legality’

EDPB and EDPS issued a joint opinion condemning the proposed EU legislation to combat the dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

March 2, 2023

Israeli Firms Turning Social Media Into Spy Tech

There is an entire industry dedicated to vacuuming personal information using fake accounts called avatars

March 2, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces calls to ban TikTok use by government officials

PM has come under immense pressure to mirror EU and US by taking action concerning anxieties over the potential cybersecurity risks of a Chinese-owned app.