Computer network security
Greek Intelligence Service Accused After New Spyware Revelations
MP Giannis Ragousis speaks in a debate on a proposal by opposition party PASOK-KINAL to set up a parliamentary probe into the phone tapping scandal in Greece, August 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yannis Kolesidis
Montenegro Readies for Cyber Attacks in Presidential Elections
A polling station in Montenegrin capital Podgorica on the parliamentary elections on August 2020.Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
CIRT is a unit within the Ministry of Public Administration engaged in the handling of information security incidents within the IP address space.
Police raid home in Predator spyware case
Officers from the police's cybercrime division have raided the home of a female suspect connected to the Predator spyware scandal.
The suspect, who was not named, was reportedly an employee and shareholder of Intellexa, the Athens-based company that sells the tracking software.
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German cybersecurity chief sacked over alleged Russia ties
Germany's cybersecurity chief was sacked on Tuesday after a TV satire show accused him of having ties to Russian intelligence services, with the country on high alert over potential sabotage activities by Moscow.
Greek Journalists Testify on Spyware Affair to European Parliament Inquiry
Greek journalists and officials testified on Thursday at the first hearing of a European Parliamentary inquiry on the use of Predator surveillance spyware in Greece.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Apple released two securityreports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn't receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
Hackers Meddle with Bulgaria's Online Population Census
Continuous hacker attacks have managed to block the online population census in Bulgaria, which began on Tuesday. On the third day, the system was down due to another large-scale denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
What Caused Problems for the Census 2021 Counting System
Stepped-up investment and cooperation urged for improved cyber security
Bled, 3 September – Accelerated digitalisation comes with an increase in cyber threats and to tackle those boosted cooperation across the board and more investments in operational capacities, particularly when it comes to staff, are needed, heard a conference on cyber security held in Bled on Friday.
North Macedonia’s New COVID-19 Restrictions Raise Personal Data Fears
Faced with yet another surge in infections, particularly in the capital Skopje and in the town of Tetovo, the government has decided that, starting next Monday, all hospitality venues with a capacity over 30 guests must introduce private security personnel to check guests for vaccination certificates on entry.