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Hackers targeted around 130 accounts this week, says Twitter

The social media giant said it was continuing to assess whether the attackers were able to access private data of the targeted accounts.

USA

Twitter hack: Should I be worried and how can I secure my account?

We spoke to a cybersecurity expert about what the Twitter hacking scandal means for the social media giant and what you can do to help protect your account.

World

UAE authorities tackle rising cybercrime during COVID-19 pandemic

Big Data, blockchain and the Internet of things (IoT) have positively disrupted many Middle East and North African societies, economies and industries in recent years. However, with these technological advancements have come greater security risks.

World

How to dodge cybercriminals & hackers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

As the number of worldwide internet users continues to rise, so too is the amount of cybercrime.

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Hackers access details of 9 million easyJet passengers

The budget airline revealed it had discovered hackers had broken into their systems and access the details of 9 million passengers.

Germany

Merkel says Germany has ‘hard evidence’ of Russian hacking

"I can honestly say that it pains me. Everyday I try to build a better relationship with Russia and on the other hand, there is such hard evidence that Russian forces are doing this," the German chancellor told lawmakers.

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US charges four Chinese military personnel over credit agency hack

The US Department of Justice announced charges of computer fraud, economic espionage and wire fraud against four members of the Chinese military over the 2017 Equifax hacking.

USA

Stranger hacks into baby monitor, tells child, 'I love you'

The Chinese manufacturer has been criticized for making devices that are easy to access without authorization.

USA

Iran-linked hackers tried to compromise presidential campaign, Microsoft says

The company said that it had seen "significant cyber activity" from a group of hackers that it believes "originates from Iran and is linked to the Iranian government."

Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s ‘biggest leak’: Suspect arrested after cyber attack

Bulgarian police said on Wednesday they have arrested a suspect for a cyber attack on the country's National Revenue Agency (NRA), which led to the leak of personal and financial data of millions of people.

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Euroviews. Europe must act to fight the creeping influence of authoritarian regimes in its democracies ǀ View

Using tools as varied as cyberattacks, malign finance and information operations, Russian government-linked actors have interfered in EU member states. European democracies have mobilised to confront this challenge, but more action is needed – and fast.

Canada

Woman "must pay" €40,000 phone bill

A Canadian woman has been asked to pay 61,000 Canadian dollars ( €40,700) for calls she claims she didn't make.

USA

WhatsApp security flaw 'let hackers install surveillance on phones'

Euronews tells you what happened and how to protect yourself.

USA

British 'hero' hacker pleads guilty to US malware charges

Marcus Hutchins was praised in May 2017 for putting an end to the global WannaCry cyber attack.

World

What is ethical hacking and what is it doing for cybersecurity?

Hackers today are capable of stealing your bank details in seconds by simply holding your debit card to their phone.

France

Thieves hack pumps remotely to steal petrol worth €150,000, say police

The bizarre particularity of the operation? No petrol pump was forced or syphoned from.

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Microsoft extends cyber protection ahead of European elections

Microsoft says it will extend its cyber security protection across the continent to help in the fight against influencing campaigns ahead of the European Parliament elections

Switzerland

Switzerland offers cash to hackers who can crack its e-voting system

Hackers are invited to look for vulnerabilities in Switzerland's e-voting system during a four-week dummy poll.

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Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

We take a look at the biggest stories from across Europe that you need to know about today.

Germany

German hacking suspect lives with parents and acted alone

During a press conference, investigators from the Frankfurt am Main Attorney General's Office revealed that the suspect is still living with his parents, still in education and was released from custody yesterday.