Security News

To save thousands on GDPR compliance, some companies are blocking all EU users
2018-05-07 13:50

To ensure compliance with the EU's upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies such as GDPR Shield are offering tools for blocking EU users altogether.

UK High Court rules part of Snoopers’ Charter incompatible with EU law
2018-04-30 16:34

The UK High Court has ruled that part of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (nicknamed Snoopers’ Charter) is incompatible with European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights and,...

EU, US Police Cripple Islamic State Media Mouthpieces
2018-04-30 11:07

European and US police forces have struck at the heart of Islamic State's propaganda machine, seizing servers and "punching a hole" in its ability to spread its radical jihadist message online. read more

Security Trade-Offs in the New EU Privacy Law
2018-04-27 17:27

On two occasions this past year I’ve published stories here warning about the prospect that new European privacy regulations could result in more spams and scams ending up in your inbox. This post...

IT whistleblowers who expose company data breaches may soon be protected in EU
2018-04-23 14:39

A proposal by the European Commission would also protect those who expose fraud and tax evasion from retaliation.

Are legacy technologies a threat to EU’s telecom infrastructure?
2018-04-03 12:00

Telecommunications is a key infrastructure based on how our society works. It constitutes the main instrument that allows our democracy and our EU core values such as freedom, equality, rule of...

Creaking protocols are threat to EU's telecom infrastructure security
2018-04-01 00:00

Y'all better bake in safeguards before 5G rollout, says ENISA Legacy technologies pose a threat to the European Union's telecommunications infrastructure, a study by cybersecurity agency ENISA warns.…

US spanks EU businesses in race to detect p0wned servers
2018-04-01 00:00

175 days from breach to action could prove very expensive when GDPR kicks in European organisations are taking longer to detect breaches than their counterparts in North America, according to a...

The Impact of GDPR Even If You Are Not In The EU
2018-03-30 19:03

Learn About the Implications of The General Data Protection Regulation and How You Can PrepareIs your organization prepared for GDPR? The GDPR goes into effect this year on May 25th, 2018! It...

Remove 'Terror Content' Within an Hour, EU Tells Web Firms
2018-03-01 16:47

Online platforms should take down "terrorist content" within an hour of it being reported, the EU said Thursday in new recommendations to internet companies to stem the flow of harmful content on...