Tag: eu
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Turla Exploits Exchange Servers for NATO, EU Email Surveillance
Meet Cereal, a sneaky new toolset that's turning compromised Microsoft Exchange servers into secret surveillance hubs, allowing attackers to quietly collect emails from government targets. This clever malware lets hackers use the compromised server as a command center, making it harder to detect and stop their spying activities.
EU Probes Booking.com Over Scam Failures
The EU is cracking down on Booking.com's lackluster efforts to prevent scams on its platform, with officials describing their current approach as absolutely substandard. A formal probe under the Digital Services Act could force the company to overhaul how it handles billions of euros in travel bookings.
Wazza Phishkit Targets US, EU, Australia with Multi-Stage Routing
Meet Wazza Phishkit, a sophisticated threat that's targeting banking, manufacturing, and government organizations across the US, Europe, and Australia with a multi-stage routing chain designed to evade detection. This engineered delivery system uses a series of checks to route visitors to its final lure, making it a complex and formidable phishing threat.
EU Bolsters Space Security with Collective Defense Pact
The EU has taken a giant leap in space security with a new collective defense pact, empowering its 27 member states to unite against threats to satellites and related infrastructure with a range of responses, from politics to military action. This bold move aims to deter space threats and bolster security, echoing recent US efforts to disclose on-orbit space control capabilities.
OpenAI Embeds Watermarks in EU ChatGPT, Codex Outputs
OpenAI is taking a proactive approach to responsible AI development by introducing an invisible watermark to ChatGPT and Codex outputs in the European Union, helping to identify AI-generated content. This innovative technique, called textGrain, subtly alters word choices to create a detectable pattern.
UK, EU Attribute Poland Cyberattack to Russian Spies, Warn Infrastructure Operators
The UK and EU have called out Russia's Federal Security Service for a brazen cyberattack on Poland's power grid, saying it's just another example of their reckless attempts to wreak havoc across Europe. The attack, attributed to FSB's Centre 16, was foiled, but serves as a stark warning for infrastructure operators to stay vigilant.
Democracies Need Critical-Minerals Stockpile Alignment
Democratic governments are taking a proactive approach to securing their critical mineral supplies, with Australia's recent announcement of a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve being the latest example. This move is part of a growing trend to build resilience and reduce reliance on vulnerable supply chains dominated by a single country.
EU Faces Calls to Act as Pegasus Spyware Targets MEP
The discovery of Pegasus spyware on MEP Stelios Kouloglou's phone raises alarming questions about the integrity of Europe's oversight mechanisms, particularly when he was actively investigating spyware abuse by European countries. This incident highlights a disturbing threat to independent scrutiny at the highest levels.
Turkey Expands Naval Exports with First Combat Warship to Romania
Türkiye marks a historic milestone in its naval exports with the delivery of its first combat warship to Romania, a NATO and EU member country, as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hails the deal as a groundbreaking achievement. This sale paves the way for Türkiye's growing presence in the global defence market.
Europe Water downs AI Act Regulations Ahead of Enforcement
Europe's AI Act regulations just got a major update, with lawmakers agreeing to ease rules and delay enforcement to give innovators and startups a fair shot. The new deal sets a more relaxed timeline, with high-risk AI requirements now expected to kick in by December 2027.