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CYBERJul 27AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda sourced from EU-sanctioned outletAI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs).EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 24EU finds TikTok failed to shield the privacy of children's accounts from adultsTikTok's list of EU headaches keeps growing, with Brussels now finding its privacy settings left children's accounts open to adults and to the risks that come with it.EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 24Europe's Multilingual Reality Exposes AI Security GapsThe AI security layer and guardrails for many AI products don't evenly protect against jailbreaking and unsafe actions in every single language.Dark Reading
CYBERJul 24China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, UK-US study showsChinese unicorn Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model trails far behind top American rivals in its ability to launch cyberattacks, joint British-US government research shows, challenging Washington’s brewing anxiety over the rapid rise of Chinese open-source artificial intelligence. The model, currently considered China’s most powerful large language model, performs “significantly below the most recent frontier cyber-capable models”, according to a report published on Thursday by the UK Artificial...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 23Russian Hackers Exploit Zimbra Zero-Day Against US, Ukraine TargetsDark Reading
CYBERJul 23EU online child safety push holds platforms firm and lets parents off easyRegulators are cracking down on platforms, design flaws and age verification — but bypassable tech, privacy risks and absent parental accountability are quietly undermining the whole effort.EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 23Coro and PwC Italy Partner to Help Automate Cybersecurity and NIS2 Compliance for Businesses of all sizesCoro and PwC Italy have partnered to offer automated cybersecurity solutions and NIS2 compliance assistance to businesses of all sizes, enhancing their digital security efforts.manilatimes.net · Philippines
CYBERJul 22AI - generated Polish soldier part of coordinated anti - Ukraine disinformation campaign , fact - checkers warnFact-checkers are warning that an AI-generated image of a Polish soldier is being used as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign against Ukraine. This highlights the use of artificial intelligence in geopolitical propaganda efforts.aa.com.tr · Turkey
CYBERJul 22Pixels Tracking Every Loan You Take on EU Bank WebsitesPixels are reportedly tracking every loan taken on EU bank websites. This raises significant privacy concerns regarding financial data collection by digital trackers.govinfosecurity.com · United States
CYBERJul 22Fake Euronews video claims Zelenskyy's parents under corruption investigationA video amassing millions of views on social media claims that the parents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are under investigation for illicit enrichment. Not only are the allegations false, but the clip fraudulently uses Euronews branding.EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 21Someone Just Trolled Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad in London To Warn of Possible Secret SurveillanceAn advertisement for Meta glasses featuring Kylie Jenner in London was trolled to raise awareness about potential secret surveillance, highlighting public privacy concerns.ibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
CYBERJul 20Russian Intelligence Hacks IP Cameras to Spy on Military Logistics Across NATO States and UkraineThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 18Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in armsThe European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed "Chat Control" by critics, who warn of mass surveillance. Supporters reject these claims and argue a balance between protecting children and privacy rights is possible.EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 18Why Russia's hybrid warfare is forcing France to raise its voiceLe Monde [en]
CYBERJul 172 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scamThree men, including two Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months in prison for stealing nearly £5 million in cryptocurrency from victims through an elaborate fraud scheme. The post 2 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 17France orders internet service providers to block access to PolymarketFrance's ​main ​gambling sector regulator said ⁠on Friday it had ‌instructed the ‌country's ​internet service providers to ​block access ​to ​the Polymarket ​website, one of a number of online prediction markets that allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The move aims to enforce an existing ban on financial transactions to the site.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 17The troubling Russian connections of a 'European' password managerLe Monde [en]
CYBERJul 16UK court jails two men over major cyberattack on London's transport networkTfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7 million) in lost income.EuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 16UK court jails young hackers for massive London transport cyberattackA UK court on Thursday jailed two young men for a 2024 cyberattack on London’s public transport operator that exposed the details of millions of customers, in one of Britain’s biggest data breaches. Thalha Jubair, 20, from East London, and 18-year-old Owen Flowers from England’s West Midlands were each handed five-and-a-half-year sentences at London’s Woolwich Crown Court. The pair pleaded guilty last month to hacking Transport for London’s (TfL) network between August 31 and September 3, 2024,...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 16France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claimsFrance briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 16Ahead of French PM's visit, Rabat faces allegations of spying on ParisFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit Morocco on July 16 in an effort to strengthen ties between Paris and Rabat, whether it is for trade or defence. But as the visit starts, an investigation has revealed that Morocco has used Israeli spyware to spy on several French ministers, including the French prime minister himself. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon tells us more.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 16UK Opens Probe Into TikTok’s Child Safety MeasuresIn response, TikTok said it was "confident" that it met obligations set out by Britain's Online Safety Act, introduced last year to toughen laws around children's online safety. The post UK Opens Probe Into TikTok’s Child Safety Measures appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERJul 16Police Disrupt a €140M Cyber Fraud Ring in SpainIberian hackers carried out a variety of cyberattacks and laundered the winnings through complex financial networks.Dark Reading
CYBERJul 15EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacksThe European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. Russia in response slammed the accusations as "baseless".France 24 [en]