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EU opens probe into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu

The Commission will look into whether the Chinese e-commerce company has failed to crack down on illegal products and addictive designs.

October 31, 2024 12:00 pm CET

Create a CIA-style European spy service, von der Leyen is told

The bloc should green-light a “fully fledged intelligence cooperation service at the EU level,” said former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in a sweeping new report.

October 30, 2024 1:39 pm CET

‘Bitter and hurt’: Massive hack-for-hire scandal rocks Italian political elites

The president and former prime minister were among targets of hackers selling highly sensitive data.

October 29, 2024 12:48 pm CET

US’s little-known weapon for countering foreign disinformation faces uncertain future

The Global Engagement Center has helped thwart Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns in other countries, but some GOP skeptics may prevent its reauthorization.

October 28, 2024 11:36 pm CET

UK accuses Russian firms of stoking anti-Ukraine protests

U.K. says allies will join it in slapping sanctions on the Doppelganger network.

October 28, 2024 3:55 pm CET

Mega Italian hack is ‘threat to democracy,’ FM says

Antonio Tajani said the breach was “criminal,” as probe zeroes in on private investigative firm.

October 28, 2024 12:10 pm CET

Europe’s tech security czar-to-be faces China fight at home

For Finland’s Henna Virkkunen, the question of securing Europe’s digital infrastructure hits close to Helsinki.

October 28, 2024 4:20 am CET

Hacked info from Italy security databases sold to rich clients, prosecutors say

Italian probe reveals “gigantic and alarming market of confidential data,” prosecutors say.

October 27, 2024 4:26 pm CET

Bulgaria’s hacking ‘Elves’ lift lid on election fraud racket

Hacktivists have published a list of individuals allegedly embroiled in election fraud.

October 25, 2024 1:45 pm CET

European Parliament sets out time limits, evaluation process ahead of commissioner hearings

The center-right European People’s Party will receive the most speaking time.

October 24, 2024 3:12 pm CET

Greece’s ruling party fined over misuse of voter records

Data leaked from a government voter system was used to boost the election campaign of a member of the ruling New Democracy party.

October 22, 2024 7:46 pm CET

New EU rules aim to protect your money from cyber threats 

July’s major IT outage served as a wake-up call. But can the EU’s regulatory response make a difference?

October 22, 2024 12:19 pm CET
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EU tech bastion Ireland brings in new rules to crack down on X, TikTok

The country’s long-awaited Online Safety Code sets up binding rules for large online platforms to better protect users, including children.

October 22, 2024 12:15 pm CET

Europe’s tech gap is a major security problem, Ischinger says

Godfather of Munich Security Conference warns that EU lacks investment landscape to close gap with U.S., China.

October 21, 2024 4:34 am CET

US works to counter Russian interference in Moldova vote

Multiple U.S. agencies are supporting the Moldovan government in defending against cyberattacks and disinformation from Russia aimed at interfering in Moldovan elections this weekend.

October 19, 2024 1:50 pm CET

Elon Musk is a ‘promoter of evil,’ EU rule-of-law chief says

“I’m really scared by digital platforms in bad hands,” Věra Jourová tells POLITICO.

October 16, 2024 3:13 pm CET

Von der Leyen sets new rules for Commission cabinet hires

Senior commissioners will be able to hire slightly fewer staff members than their predecessors.

October 15, 2024 2:21 pm CET

UK ditches talks with Georgia over ‘anti-Western’ tilt

Move comes in run-up to election and concern over pro-Russia shift under Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

October 15, 2024 2:17 pm CET

Commission says disinformation efforts failed to sway EU election

The EU election dodged a bullet — but it may not be so lucky next time, as AI tools continue to evolve.

October 15, 2024 1:08 pm CET

LVMH founder Bernard Arnault’s email accidentally shared by UK government 

British government apologizes for “administrative human error.”

October 11, 2024 6:05 pm CET

Pro-Russia hackers target Flemish parliament, Belgian media ahead of local elections

It’s the fifth straight day of hacking against Belgium and it comes ahead of municipal elections on Sunday.

October 11, 2024 2:09 pm CET

Wars are won with code, says German military AI maker

Helsing is riding the wave as Europe seeks defense tech leadership.

October 11, 2024 4:25 am CET

Europe’s privacy patrol is spoiling Big Tech’s AI party

New leadership in Dublin has put the EU’s privacy regulators on a collision course with Big Tech.

October 9, 2024 4:25 am CET

Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says

Documentary claims a Canadian developer is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.

October 9, 2024 3:00 am CET
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