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GCF: World leaders and businesses must unite in fight against cyber crime, Interpol chief says

Partner content presented by Global Cybersecurity Forum

The world needs to take action together to thwart potentially catastrophic cyber attacks, Interpol warns.

02/11/2023

USA

'F**k Biden': Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter (X) account apparently hacked

The social media account of the former US President's son pumped out several prank and offensive posts, including that his dad had passed away.

20/09/2023

Tech News

Update your iPhone: Apple pushes out a new update amid security scare

A disturbing spyware discovery by the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab prompted Apple to push out a significant iOS update.

08/09/2023

Business

Nearly half of Switzerland's large companies victims of cyber attacks

While 45% of large Swiss companies have suffered a cyber attack, only 18% of small businesses say the same, according to a study.

04/09/2023

World News

Euroviews. Has Meta’s record-breaking Threads opened us up to more cyberthreats?

Whether it’s the launch of Threads, the shift to remote work, or even the start of the war in Ukraine, hackers will manipulate our emotions against us, Dr Niklas Hellemann writes.

25/07/2023

Hacker Hunter

How European authorities want to tackle child hacking

A co-production with Kaspersky

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

12/06/2023

Hacker Hunter

Exploring the thin line between cybercrime and ethical hacking

A co-production with Kaspersky

Hacking’s adrenaline rush can be addictive. But many believe black-hat (illegal) hackers can develop a moral compass and learn to use their skills for good – especially if authorities intervene when they’re young.

09/06/2023

Tech News

China used TikTok data to track Hong Kong protesters, says former exec

This is the latest in a series of allegations brought against the short video sharing platform and its China-based parent company.

08/06/2023

Hacker Hunter

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

A co-production with Kaspersky

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

Hacker Hunter

RaidForums: The child hacker facing extradition to the US

A co-production with Kaspersky

Portuguese national Diogo Santos Coelho launched one of the world's biggest hacking forums in 2015 when he was just 14 years old. The FBI chose not to intervene until he was old enough to be tried as an adult.

02/06/2023

Hacker Hunter

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

A co-production with Kaspersky

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

31/05/2023

Hacker Hunter

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

A co-production with Kaspersky

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

Hacker Hunter

Meet the Script Kiddies: Teenage hackers who make or break our world

A co-production with Kaspersky

Young hackers are able to cause havoc using off-the-shelf scripts to attack IT networks. And as we become more connected, so the dangers increase.

26/05/2023

World News

Euroviews. 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

Tech News

Microsoft says China-backed hackers targeted key US infrastructure

Microsoft said the group of hackers, known as Volt Typhoon, tried to attack US military bases in Guam. China rejects the claims.

25/05/2023

Hacker Hunter

Child hackers: How are kids becoming sophisticated cyber criminals?

A co-production with Kaspersky

In this new series of hacker : HUNTER, we speak to families and cybersecurity experts to find out how children and teenagers are finding themselves caught up in the shadowy world of cybercrime.

19/05/2023

Tech News

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

The Exchange

Cyber security: An insight into the business of keeping people safe

In partnership with Media City

On this latest episode of The Exchange, we meet the military chiefs, a cyber security expert, and a billion-dollar data company at the cutting edge of the booming security sector.

12/04/2023

World News

Netherlands: cybercriminals detained after Genesis Market taken down

One of the most dangerous marketplaces selling personal identities to hackers online was shut down, in an operation involving law enforcement from 17 countries.

06/04/2023

Tech News

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