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Microsoft Authenticator to end password autofill. Set up a passkey now

Stored passwords will be inaccessible starting Aug. 1 unless you have the Edge browser.

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UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike

The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes.

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Moldova pushes to join the EU with or without Ukraine

The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.

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Industry calls to safeguard independence of EU cybersecurity agency

Discussions around the cybersecurity certification for cloud services have been on hold for several years.

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Scientists test quantum network over the longest distance yet

Up till now, quantum networks were only feasible at smaller scales, about half of this new achievement, or in strictly controlled lab conditions with pricy cooling equipment.

China

Chinese issues arrest warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers

China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island.

Russia

Report: Russian army hackers target Western aid supply to Ukraine

The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.

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Marks & Spencer cyberattack: How to protect yourself from fraud

M&S warned that there could be security risks as a result of stolen data. Here’s what you should do to protect yourself from future scams.

Ecotech

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

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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.

Ecotech

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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