Web-connected devices may have to comply with new EU security laws
According to a draft proposal obtained by Bloomberg, providers of internet-connected technology -- ranging from iPhones to baby monitors -- will be required to comply with new cybersecurity specifications in the European Union. Offendees risk getting fined and possibly having their products remove... Read more
Italy to set up its own cybersecurity agency
Italy is set to create a national agency that will enable it to fight cyberattacks. A draft decree shows that Italy plans to press ahead with its plans to build a unified cloud infrastructure that will ensure security is tightened for public administration data storage.
The country is among seve... Read more
Law enforcement taskforce takes down cybercriminals in ‘Operation Nova’
In a joint law enforcement operation that comprised of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, and other national police forces, three virtual private network services and web hosting provisions used by cybercriminals were taken down.
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European Parliament concerned about Chinese IT presence in the EU
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the European Commission and Member States to take action against potential security risks posed by China's growing technological presence in the EU. This happened on the margins of the vote on the EU Cybersecurity Act, which was adopted by a fi... Read more