Cybersecurity and Data Protection
5 things to know about EU tech security chief Henna Virkkunen’s hearing
Elon Musk and Europe’s tech gaps show the Finnish nominee has a major task at hand.
What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss
Biden admin to support controversial UN cybercrime convention
5 things to know about defense chief Andrius Kubilius’ European Parliament hearing
Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records
Daughter of Moldova’s pro-Kremlin presidential candidate is keeping your bank safe
Vatican, Israel implicated in Italy hacking scandal, leaked files reveal
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
UK accuses Russian firms of stoking anti-Ukraine protests
U.K. says allies will join it in slapping sanctions on the Doppelganger network.
Mega Italian hack is ‘threat to democracy,’ FM says
Antonio Tajani said the breach was “criminal,” as probe zeroes in on private investigative firm.
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.
Hacked info from Italy security databases sold to rich clients, prosecutors say
Italian probe reveals “gigantic and alarming market of confidential data,” prosecutors say.
Bulgaria’s hacking ‘Elves’ lift lid on election fraud racket
Hacktivists have published a list of individuals allegedly embroiled in election fraud.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Von der Leyen sets new rules for Commission cabinet hires
Senior commissioners will be able to hire slightly fewer staff members than their predecessors.
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.
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.
LVMH founder Bernard Arnault’s email accidentally shared by UK government
British government apologizes for “administrative human error.”
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.
Wars are won with code, says German military AI maker
Helsing is riding the wave as Europe seeks defense tech leadership.
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.
Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says
Documentary claims a Canadian developer is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.