Security News

Belgian city slurps mobile data to track visitors
2019-10-31 11:52

Local regulator says it hasn't approved scheme. Meanwhile, Spain up to similar tricks Updated The Belgian city of Kortrijk in West Flanders is using data provided by a mobile phone company to...

Belgian city slurps mobile data to track visitors – report
2019-10-31 11:52

Local regulator says it hasn't approved scheme. Meanwhile, Spain up to similar tricks The Belgian city of Kortrijk in West Flanders is reportedly using data provided by a mobile phone company to...

Belgian F-16 pilot rescued from power line after emergency ejection
2019-09-19 12:07

Two-seat jet crashed in France A Belgian F-16 fighter jet pilot has been rescued from a power line after getting into difficulties and ejecting from his stricken aircraft.…

Ransomware disrupts worldwide production for Belgian aircraft parts maker
2019-06-13 09:30

ASCO Industries, a manufacturer of aerospace components with headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium, has been hit with ransomware, which ended up disrupting its production around the world. The attack...

Belgian programmer solves cryptographic puzzle – 15 years too soon!
2019-05-03 18:04

Belgian coder Bernard Fabrot just finished a 3.5-year computational marathon, solving a fascinating cryptopuzzle set at MIT back in 1999.

Botched upgrade at Belgian bank Argenta sparks phishing frenzy
2018-04-01 00:00

Fraudsters seize advantage as transfers, balances grind to halt Belgian bank Argenta has apologised for a botched tech plumbing upgrade that delayed transfers and confronted customers with...

Belgian bank Crelan loses €70 million to BEC scammers (Help Net Security)
2016-01-26 10:53

Belgian bank Crelan has become a victim of fraudsters. According to a statement (in Dutch) published last week, the bank has lost over 70 million euros (around $75,8 million). The theft was perpetr...