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How long could it take a hacker to crack a password in 2025?

An eight-character-long password made of numbers can be cracked instantly, according to the IT firm Hive Systems.

Eco-Innovation

Solar has a ‘cybersecurity challenge’. Here’s what experts suggest

A new report maps solar systems’ cybersecurity weaknesses and how we can protect them.

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From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat

From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers.

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Countries are preparing for digital attacks. What are the risks?

Experts in the United States, in particular, are calling for a more muscular approach to protect their digital frontier.

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Europe News

Data-driven strategy leads to 300 drug smuggling arrests, Europol says

Operation Bulut, coordinated by Europol, led to nearly 300 arrests across Europe and made extensive use of encrypted platforms to track criminals' communications.

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EU Commission starts consultation on revision of cybersecurity rules

The revision of the Cybersecurity Act will revise the mandate of ENISA and include cybersecurity certification schemes.

Europe News

Brussels asks EU citizens to have a 72-hour emergency kit for crises

The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.

Europe News

What will a new defence pact in southeast Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.

Europe News

Onboard a warship where the French Army is preparing for cyber warfare

This year, 15,000 military personnel will take part in the country's largest cyber defence drill to better prepare for real-life threats.

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Trump administration halts US funding for two cybersecurity efforts

The Trump administration has halted funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections.

The Big Question

Cyber threat may hit €10 trillion in 2025 says Splunk strategy boss

Splunk Chief Strategy Advisor for Europe, James Hodge, emphasises the importance of cyber resilience for businesses and highlights which businesses are most at risk of attacks.

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Cloud certification should mimic French scheme, says nationalist MEP

The report by a Europe of Sovereign Nations lawmaker recommends different ways to improve the EU's technology sovereignty.

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Poland to ask EU telecom ministers to sign cybersecurity declaration

The Warsaw declaration comes as the European Commission on Friday presented an action plan to protect subsea telecom infrastructure from incidents.

Europe in Motion

Cybersecurity: Which are Europe's most vulnerable countries?

Cloud breach risks have more than doubled in less than five years.

Business

AI firm founded by Austrian ex-Chancellor Kurz reaches unicorn status

Founded in January 2023, Dream develops AI-driven cyber defence solutions for governments, seeking to identify and eliminate threats before they materialise.

Tech News

Most European countries far behind on critical cyber rules

The European Commission is assessing responses to infringement procedures it started in November.

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Cyber certification to remain on hold despite Polish effort

Progress on the cybersecurity certification for cloud services (EUCS) – which has been in a deadlock since 2019 – will likely come after the review of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).

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Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China.

Europe News

Commission presents plan to boost cybersecurity in healthcare sector

The European Commission has presented a new action plan to enhance the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector amid a rise in ransomware attacks.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s digital economy: Fintech growth, cashless payments, and cybercrime prevention

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we look at Kazakhstan’s fintech growth, its shift toward cashless payments, and efforts to combat cybercrime through international collaboration.

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