A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
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How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
Greece’s Mitsotakis Fends Off Accusations His Government Spied on Rivals
Revelations that the cellphone of a top opposition politician was tapped have shaken the government and stoked concerns over just how widespread such surveillance is.
Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads
The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents.
Lithuania Blames Russia for Cyberattacks
Hackers have struck dozens of Lithuanian government and private organizations, according to a Lithuanian official.
Spain Says Cellphones of Prime Minister and Defense Minister Were Hacked
Officials said the devices were breached by the Pegasus spyware, made by an Israeli company, which is intended to track illegal behavior but has been misused by some governments.
Spain Says Cellphones of Prime Minister and Defense Minister Were Hacked
Officials said the devices were breached by the Pegasus spyware, made by an Israeli company, which is intended to track illegal behavior but has been misused by some governments.
Russia Uses Cyberattacks in Ukraine to Support Military Strikes, Report Finds
A new study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.
Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks
While the authenticity of leaked data could not be verified, the effort appears to be part of a campaign by hackers opposed to the Kremlin.
Ukraine Says It Thwarted a Sophisticated Russian Cyberattack on Its Power Grid
Experts say the hacking, while unsuccessful, was among the most complex cyberattacks they have seen in the war so far.