Cybercrime
Russian hackers attack Lithuania over Kaliningrad sanctions
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
German Greens confirm top brass hit by cyberattack
Big Tech cries foul over EU cloud-security label
Chelsea Manning dances with the crypto devil
Pegasus’ complex structure hinders EU spyware probe
EU lands new law to fight off hackers in critical sectors
Rules for industries and governments aim to prevent all-out cyber breakdown.
Commission unveils law to fight child sexual abuse online amid swelling privacy fears
Companies could be faced with court orders under threat of fines to find, report and remove such material on their platforms.
EU, UK blame Russia for Ukraine satellite hack
Attack happened an hour before Moscow launched its invasion in February.
Crypto CEO warns of mass surveillance risk under ‘track and trace’ proposals
Pascal Gauthier accuses some MEPs of waging a war against Bitcoin.
NATO steps up intelligence-sharing ‘in preparation’ for Russian cyberattacks
Leaders say ‘we will continue efforts to support Ukraine in defending its networks against cyber incidents.’
Romania hit with cyberattacks at start of Ukraine war, official says
Romania’s case adds to European concerns of cyber ‘spillover’ from the war.
Kyiv’s hackers seize their wartime moment
Ukrainian cyber experts put their skills to use retaliating against Moscow.
Commission wants EU governments to get tougher on violence against women
Brussels wants member countries to classify any nonconsensual sex as rape, and also criminalize actions such as female genital mutilation and cyberstalking.
Could cyberattacks break Putin’s will? Western leaders weigh options amid fear of escalation
Cyber operations risk drawing NATO into Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Hacktivists come to Ukraine’s defense
Moscow cyber agency said threat of cyberattacks in Russia was ‘critical.’
Minister: Ukraine websites down in another ‘massive’ online attack
Multiple Ukrainian government websites are affected.
Cyber ‘spillover’ from Ukraine looms in the Baltics
The region should be paid ‘careful attention’ when it comes to potential attacks, says MEP Bart Groothuis.
EU to mobilize cyber team to help Ukraine fight Russian cyberattacks
European civilian-military officials will help Kyiv fend off Russian hackers.
Ukraine is getting pummeled with cyberattacks. What’s the West to do?
From sanctions to rustling up support for Kyiv, cyber diplomats scramble to deter Moscow from launching cyberattacks.
Cyber tensions rise as West fears invasion of Ukraine
NATO countries face cyberattacks and disinformation as troops build up at Ukraine’s border.
Poland’s ruling party tries to block phone hack inquiry
The fate of a commission to investigate illegal hacking by Pegasus malware rests with a former rock musician.
Infamous ransomware group claims it hacked France’s Justice Ministry
Lockbit 2.0 ransomware gang demands payment or else ‘all available data will be published.’
Don’t call it warfare. West grapples with response to Ukraine cyber aggressions.
Online attacks disrupt diplomatic ties but stop short of being acts of war, experts argue.
Polish leader under fire over Pegasus hack scandal
Watchdog chief wants to summon Jarosław Kaczyński to testify about alleged spying on the opposition.
Police take down VPN service used by cybercriminals
Europol says the service was ‘a popular choice for cybercriminals.’
‘We have to show strength’: Calls grow for US to deter Russian hackers
Kremlin saber-rattling on the Ukrainian border is increasing worries that a confrontation could fuel cyberattacks on the U.S.
Ukraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websites
Moscow says it had ‘nothing to do with it.’
EU races to help Ukraine fight cyberattack
No group has been immediately identified as responsible, but Russian troops are massing on the border.
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