Starting September 7, 2026, self-employed professionals and small businesses can receive a 50% subsidy on cybersecurity measures through Mijn Cyberweerbare Zaak (MCZ), up to a maximum of €1,250. With ID Control and its partners, you can invest in eligible measures such as a password manager and MFA, as well as patch management, risk assessment, and […]
Following the publication of stolen data from Berlin’s administration, a central crisis unit led by the Chief Digital Officer has been established to coordinate the response. Police, cybersecurity authorities, data protection officials and affected government departments are jointly assessing the leaked information and potential risks. IT forensic investigations remain ongoing, with security-critical data and organisations […]
The number of phishing reports quintupled in the first half of 2026 compared to last year. Email is once again the primary attack channel, while fraudsters are becoming increasingly personal and credible thanks to leaked personal data. Notably, phishing related to booking platforms skyrocketed, with over 90% of reports concerning Booking. The message is clear: […]
Republican leaders are turning against Flock Safety, the $8bn AI-surveillance company whose licence-plate cameras have spread across the US. Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott have restricted Flock cameras or their funding, citing privacy risks, government overreach and documented misuse by law enforcement. The cameras can create a searchable record of vehicle movements, while newer […]
Privacy First warns that new AMLA guidelines could lead to continuous monitoring of bank customers, with every citizen being tracked preventively. The foundation fears a financial surveillance state that conflicts with fundamental rights under the GDPR and the European Charter, among others. According to Privacy First, automated risk profiling with AI is particularly problematic: citizens […]
Flock Safety allows police to continuously search camera footage using AI for individuals matching a written description, such as clothing, color, or objects. WIRED reconstructed the interface and found that officers can geofence areas and receive automatic alerts as soon as the AI detects a potential match. Although Flock is introducing new controls, such as […]
Around 241,000 Uber drivers across Europe and the UK are represented in a landmark collective action filed in Amsterdam over AI-driven pay and job allocation. Drivers allege Uber’s opaque algorithm profiles their behaviour to determine the lowest fare an individual driver may accept, potentially offering different pay for the same trip. The lawsuit claims this […]
The FBI warns of highly targeted OAuth consent phishing attacks aimed at prominent figures, their families, and acquaintances. Attackers impersonate government officials, media personnel, or known contacts, luring victims with fake file shares or meeting invitations. Granting permission to a malicious OAuth application gives attackers long-term access to emails, files, and other sensitive account data. […]
The Berlin Senate has been hit by Rhysida ransomware, with attackers potentially seizing sensitive government data. According to the attackers, the breach involves nearly 6 GB of data, including the personal information of 12,000 individuals, criminal cases, contracts, emergency plans, and login credentials. The cybercriminals are demanding €2 million and threatening to publish the stolen […]
Oncology company Novocure reports that hackers gained access to internal systems in August, exposing the data of more than 1,400 American patients. For fewer than 50 patients, additional identifying information was stolen; contact and personnel data were also affected. According to Novocure, the attackers did not gain access to medical treatment equipment, and all systems […]