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Apple has pushed out a new iOS update after Citizens Lab highlighted a vulnerability.

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The seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting in Washington.

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US announces a cybersecurity labeling programme for smart devices

The Cyber Trust initiative was first announced in October following a meeting between White House and tech industry representatives.

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Web 2.0 transformed how we communicate and do business, and some believe Web3 has the potential for the same level of disruption.

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These are the top jobs emerging with Web3

A new version of the web is taking shape and new jobs are being created that will help bring it into being.

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75 decision makers are set to join the off-the-record talks

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Leaders discuss democracy, security and geopolitical risk at Concordia

The one-and-a-half-day high-level closed-door summit takes place just before Spain begins its six-month takeover of the EU presidency.

15/06/2023

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Banning Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks 'justified', EU says

European Commissioner Thierry Breton said that more EU member states needed to implement the bloc's cybersecurity guidelines.

15/06/2023

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If child hackers are counselled from a young age, governments hope they can learn to use their skills legally.

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How European authorities want to tackle child hacking

Countries in Europe are looking into new ways to address underage hacking, increasingly favouring rehabilitation and prevention programmes.

12/06/2023

Finnish-British national Lauri Love, who was accused of hacking into US government computers, avoided extradition after he won his appeal in a British court in 2018.

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Extradition: Why is the US determined to extradite European hackers?

We look at some of the most famous cases against European hackers and explore whether extradition and imprisonment is really the right response.

05/06/2023

“A script kiddie is someone who wants to accomplish some sort of malicious activity, whether it be breaking into a system or stealing credentials”.

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“I was a teenage hacker”: Two child hackers share their stories

With the development of digital technology, more and more young people are being drawn into the world of malicious computer programming.

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While these low-level hacks can help children to gain status within the gaming world, they can also attract the attention of cyber criminals.

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3 signs your kids may be hackers and what to do about it

More and more children are spending time online, whether it's scrolling through TikTok or playing Fallout. Some, however, may be lured into organized crime after playing games and downloading apps.

29/05/2023

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We should be more aware of online privacy concerns in our daily lives

Today, most people can be found to be sharing a wealth of information about themselves in some form or another online. By doing so, we open ourselves up to certain risks we should be aware of, Mihai Rida writes.

26/05/2023

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Are privacy concerns sparked by ChatGPT's woes really that bad?

As individuals, we need to take steps to protect our data and keep our personal information safe, Jose Blaya writes.

18/05/2023

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AI can threaten our cybersecurity. But it can be also used for defence

Things will become more dystopian if organisations continue to ignore rampant problems instead of dealing with the uncomfortable world we’ve created, Rodrigo Loureiro writes.

04/05/2023

For years, analysis of hacked password caches found the most common one in use was “password123”.

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Forget passwords: Google is rolling out 'passkeys'

Tired of clicking on "forgot password"? You're in luck: Google is embracing new "passkey" technology. Here's what you need to know.

04/05/2023

European Commissioner Vice-President Margrethe Vestager takes a photograph during a ceremony in the European Parliament, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 in Strasbourg

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Brussels announces plans to defend itself from growing cyber threats

The proposals will cost €1.1 billion.

18/04/2023

Accounts without two factor authenification could be vulnerable to accidental logins by third parties - and sim swapping hacks.

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I 'hacked' someone else's TikTok. Here's how to avoid it happening

When Euronews journalist Aylin Elci set up a TikTok account, she ended up logging into someone else’s. Here’s what you need to know about SIM swapping.

05/04/2023

What do the US, Afghanistan and the EU have in common? They’re all highly suspicious of TikTok.

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Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

Many countries are concerned about TikTok's security and the platform's ties to China. Australia is the latest to join the ranks.

04/04/2023

: These are the apps banned on French government devices

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After TikTok, why has France banned Netflix on government phones?

The French government has banned the use of "recreational" apps such as TikTok, Netflix and Instagram on the work phones of its civil servants.

24/03/2023

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The best free alternatives to Twitter SMS authentication

Free SMS two-factor authentication is ending on Twitter. But there are other free options to secure your account.

20/03/2023

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EU plans naval exercises to protect critical maritime infrastructure

"Our seas are of strategic importance," Commissioner Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said.

10/03/2023

EU institutions have moved fast to ban the Chinese-owned TikTok app from corporate devices.

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Domino effect as more EU institutions ban TikTok on work devices

TikTok is battling privacy concerns and espionage fears over its potential connection with the Chinese Communist Party.

03/03/2023

TikTok is being banned by multiple Western authorities especially on government devices.

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TikTok ban: Why is the social media platform under fire?

After the US and the EU Commission, Canada also banned the TikTok app from government-issued devices on Monday. What's going on?

01/03/2023