Tag: Cyber Security
Sweden’s public sector says goodbye to Big Tech
Sweden’s public sector has ditched Big Tech in the name of privacy as a major telecom provider unveiled a new secure collaboration hub. Based on an existing system developed by UK encrypted service provider Element, Tele2 Collaborate includes encrypted chat, video meetings, whiteboard, and document-sharing functionalities. The “first of its…
Read MoreItaly considers law against sharenting to protect children’s privacy
Parents in Italy may have to think twice before posting images and videos of their kids on social media. On March 21, 2024, a two-party coalition presented a draft bill to the House of Representatives (Camera dei Deputati) to protect children’s privacy online and their right to their own image.…
Read MoreApex Legends tournament disrupted by rogue RCE exploit hack
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) North American finals concluded with a bang this weekend—but the twist in the tale was one nobody expected (or wanted). Partway through the regional event, players were targeted by hacks that disrupted the “competitive integrity” of the match, resulting in the final stage of…
Read MoreDangerous online content runs wild in the EU—and private chats aren’t the culprit
More than 1,700 websites in the EU may contain unreported child sexual abuse (CSAM) content, a new report found. These worrying findings come from a recent study conducted by experts at Surfshark. Researchers looked at the issue on a global scale, too, recording an increase in CSAM reports filed to…
Read MoreNordVPN extends cybersecurity empire with cyber insurance
Users of one of the best VPN services on the market can now get compensation when they fall victims of a cyberattack. NordVPN has just added some new cyber insurance benefits to the top tier of its VPN subscription. The provider has partnered with some select insurance companies in a…
Read MoreSignal rejects “dangerously misleading” security flaw allegations
France has recently banned its ministers and their teams from using popular communication software WhatsApp, Telegram and even what’s perhaps known as the most private encrypted messaging app out there, Signal, due to claimed security vulnerabilities. This is something that has rather angered the outspoken president of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, who…
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