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The EU‘s Controversial Vulnerability Disclosure Requirement Introduction The European Union (EU) has proposed a new rule under Article 11 of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) that would require software publishers to disclose unpatched vulnerabilities to government agencies within 24 hours of exploitation. While some IT security professionals support this rule, there is growing concern among…
## Vietnam Linked to Global Spy Campaign Using EU-Made Malware *October 9, 2023* Amnesty International has released a report detailing a global spyware campaign that appears to be linked to Vietnam. The campaign targets officials, civil society members, and journalists around the world, using malware called Predator, which is made in the EU. The malware…
Impact of Russian Hacktivist Groups on Ukraine and NATO Countries Russian hacktivist groups, fueled by the ongoing Ukraine war and pro-Russia sentiments, have been causing serious harm to organizations in Ukraine and NATO countries. While some attacks may seem like empty publicity stunts, experts warn that these groups are not only inflicting actual damage but…
Two European Spyware Firms Added to US Export Blacklist Introduction The U.S. Commerce Department has recently added two Europe-based spyware companies to its technology export blacklist. This move comes after these companies were found to be developing surveillance tools that posed a threat to U.S. national security, as well as the privacy and integrity of…
Spotify Fined $5 Million for Breaching EU Data Rules Music streaming giant Spotify has been fined 58 million kronor ($5.4 million) by Swedish authorities for not properly informing users about how their data is being used. Finding and Implications The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) conducted a review of Spotify‘s handling of customers’ right…
Evrotrust Becomes Pre-Notified eID Scheme under eIDAS Regulation On May 31, 2023, Evrotrust Technologies AD, a Bulgarian-based electronic identity and qualified trust service provider, announced that it has been successfully voted by the Cooperation Network at the European Commission as a pre-notified electronic identification (eID) scheme under the eIDAS Regulation. This means that European Union…
Save Time on Network Security With This Guide In today’s digital age, network security has become a top priority for individuals and businesses. The increasing number of data breaches and cyberattacks have raised alarm among regulators and businesses alike. According to a report by Meta Research, the global average cost of a data breach is…
# In-Depth Report on Recent APT Activity ## ESET’s APT Activity Report ESET, a renowned IT security software developer, has released its semi-annual APT Activity Report. The report summarizes the activities of selected advanced persistent threat (APT) groups observed and investigated by ESET researchers from October 2022 until the end of March 2023. The APT…