Tag: Europe

Europe’s quest for energy independence and how cyber‑risks come into play

March 29, 2022

Soaring energy prices and increased geopolitical tensions bring a sharp focus on European energy security. It is generally understood that the world is deeply interconnected, especially when it comes to energy supplies and the global energy trade. Maintaining complex, but reliable business and nation-state relationships has been central to ensuring a smooth and sustained functioning … More Europe’s quest for energy independence and how cyber‑risks come into play

European Cybersecurity Index: Ireland among the worst European countries in Cybersecurity

August 9, 2021

Are you more likely to have better cybersecurity depending on where you live in the world? ESET researchers took a closer look into the data for 24 European countries, examining how each one of them tackles cybersecurity and how prevalent various forms of cybercrime are affecting the region’s residents. The European Countries with top cybersecurity scores … More European Cybersecurity Index: Ireland among the worst European countries in Cybersecurity

The ECSO ‘Cybersecurity Made in Europe’ label awarded to ESET, the leading endpoint protection platform vendor headquartered in Europe

July 21, 2021

ESET to be awarded the ‘Cybersecurity Made in Europe’ label and sees the designation as further recognition of the company’s capabilities and commitment to protecting citizens, businesses and government bodies from cyberthreats. ESET is one of the first Europe-based IT security companies to be awarded the ‘Cybersecurity Made in Europe’ label by the European Cyber … More The ECSO ‘Cybersecurity Made in Europe’ label awarded to ESET, the leading endpoint protection platform vendor headquartered in Europe

European police bust major online investment fraud ring

May 14, 2021

The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million. Europol and several national law enforcement agencies have teamed up to take down an investment fraud and money laundering ring that caused losses of approximately €30 million (US$36 million) to hundreds of victims, according … More European police bust major online investment fraud ring

WhatsApp will limit features for users who don’t accept new data‑sharing rules

May 12, 2021

Your account won’t be deleted, but here’s what you may want to be aware of if not even repeated reminders to accept the new policy do the trick. WhatsApp users have several weeks to accept the app’s updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service that require sharing data with Facebook or else they’ll have some of the app’s key … More WhatsApp will limit features for users who don’t accept new data‑sharing rules