Skip to main content
Advertisement
Log In POLITICO Pro

Malware

Advertisement

Chinese hackers siphoned off Belgian state security emails, report says

Internal audit suggests “biggest breach” of Belgian spy service ever between 2021-2023.

February 26, 2025 11:02 am CET

European Parliament urges lawmakers to only use encrypted messages after China hacks

The advice comes after it was revealed that a China-linked hacking group conducted large-scale intrusions on U.S. and global telecommunication providers.

February 13, 2025 3:28 pm CET

Russia taps cybercriminals to keep military pressure on Ukraine

Google researchers say Russian intelligence services are using cybercriminals’ tools to keep their cash-strapped operations running.

February 12, 2025 2:15 pm CET

Winter is coming. So are Russia’s elite hackers.

Notorious “Sandworm” hacking group is targeting European energy grids, Google warns.

November 22, 2024 5:00 am CET

US, Estonia, allies accuse Russia of cyberattacks against Ukraine and NATO

Hacking efforts as part of this campaign began in 2020, and included attacks on Ukrainian groups ahead of Russia’s invasion, along with critical infrastructure organizations in NATO member states.

September 5, 2024 9:05 pm CET

Greece leaves spy services unchecked on Predator hacks

Investigation into 2022 spyware scandal leaves victims in the dark on who in government was responsible.

August 7, 2024 7:15 pm CET

Former Greek spy boss denies using illegal malware

Panagiotis Kontoleon, the former head of Greece’s EYP intelligence service, was one of a handful of top officials who resigned in the wake of the scandal.

July 27, 2024 5:43 pm CET

Macron’s Olympics terror nightmare

Pressure mounts on France, with Paris 2024 just 3 months away.

April 24, 2024 2:25 pm CET

7 takeaways from Westminster’s ‘honey trap’ sexting scandal

Everything you need to know about the phishing attack on MPs and staff in the U.K. parliament.

April 4, 2024 3:13 pm CET

Naked photos sent in WhatsApp ‘phishing’ attacks on UK MPs and staff

At least six men working in the UK Parliament received unsolicited messages — and the exchanges quickly turned sexual.

April 2, 2024 10:00 pm CET

UK, Czech ministers among China’s hacking targets

Chinese state-linked hackers targeted prominent European lawmakers with cyberattacks in 2021.

March 29, 2024 2:43 pm CET

Europe’s far right uses TikTok to win youth vote

Gen Z influencers inspire right-wing leaders like France’s Jordan Bardella ahead of June’s EU election.

March 17, 2024 4:00 pm CET
Advertisement

How Europe learned to stop worrying and love TikTok

A year after banning the Chinese-owned app, Europe’s politicians are popping up on TikTok to fight for re-election.

February 23, 2024 6:00 am CET

Brussels spyware crisis expands: Two MEPs hit in phone-hacking security breach

Lawmakers found malware infections on their phones, ringing alarm bells about confidential EU defense work.

February 22, 2024 2:23 pm CET

Brussels spyware bombshell: Surveillance software found on officials’ phones

EU Parliament defense committee was the target of phone hacking, internal email says.

February 21, 2024 1:01 pm CET

UK, France pitch rules to curb spyware abuse

Governments have struggled to stop the spread of commercial hacking tools.

February 6, 2024 3:31 pm CET

EU Parliament cyber chief to step down as assembly faces election hacking fears

The European Union faces increasing threats from hacking groups seeking to disrupt EU politics.

February 2, 2024 1:00 pm CET

The great cryptophone hack: Drug gangs on trial in ‘historic’ Belgian case

Belgian investigators take on cartels in cases hinging on hacked criminals’ chat logs.

December 18, 2023 5:53 pm CET

EU negotiators reach deal on media law to curb spying on reporters

The European Media Freedom Act seeks to safeguard the independence of newsrooms and foster media pluralism.

December 15, 2023 3:54 pm CET

Europe’s internet of things cyber law, explained

From connected fridges to security cameras, the EU wants products to be less hackable.

December 1, 2023 5:45 pm CET

US officials hold their breath for Iranian cyberattacks

Critical infrastructure owners and operators are stepping up security, as the U.S. government keeps a close eye on evolving threats from Tehran in cyberspace.

November 2, 2023 7:15 am CET

European election at risk from AI, says EU’s cyber agency

The surge of artificial intelligence has already disrupted elections in Europe.

October 19, 2023 12:51 pm CET

Booming Chinese shopping app faces Western scrutiny over data security

Temu is rapidly gaining users in the US and Europe, leading China hawks to warn about its risks.

July 24, 2023 12:00 pm CET

UK spy agency tools up on AI to counter China, its chief says

‘Control of data is vital for national sovereignty,’ Richard Moore said, warning for China’s abuse of big data.

July 19, 2023 1:06 pm CET
Advertisement
OSZAR »