Facebook says proposed European data protection fines could lead to court battles
Documents handed over following a Freedom-of-Information request to the Irish Data Protection Commissioner have revealed that Facebook does not appreciate the proposed …
The right to be forgotten: Between expectations and practice
The right to be forgotten is one of the elements of the new proposed regulation on data protection of the European Commission. The right allows people to ask for digitally …
IRISSCERT warns Irish businesses on key cybercrime threats
IRISSCERT is to hold its fourth annual cybercrime conference this coming Thursday the 22nd of November where they will highlight key trends and issues that businesses in …
European enterprises cautiously accepting BYOD
Results of the European edition of the ISACA IT Risk/Reward Barometer show slowly growing acceptance of BYOD in the workplace, with 28% of organisations freely allowing the …
Testing proves advice on keeping computers safe is sound
Amid the often repeated advice about how to keep your computer and yourself safe from malware and criminals spreading it there are some real gold nuggets, as the German …
Cyber-tension between nations fuels public desire for action
The UK public is growing increasingly concerned about national cyber security, following the number of high profile security incidents and malware discoveries reported this …
When will the public sector grasp basic lessons on information security?
Another day, another public sector data breach. Last month the ICO fined Greater Manchester Police £120,000 for the loss of a USB stick. The month before, the Scottish …
Trusted deployment of personal data to boost growth in the European economy
The effective and trusted deployment of personal data could be a boon to consumers and a source of massive growth in the European economy, but only if public and private …
Vodafone customers targeted with malware disguised as MMS
If you are a Vodafone customer, be wary of emails seemingly sent by the service notifying you of a picture message you have allegedly received (click on the screenshot to …
Interactive CERT map from ENISA
ENISA has published a new interactive CERT map and Inventory of CERT’s activities in Europe containing publicly listed teams and co-operation, support and …
Privacy compliance laws: Why the European Commission finally got it right
The debate about privacy compliance has always been a heated one. Add to the mix new European Commission legislation and you have a recipe for not only a lively debate but …
The anatomy of cyber security exercises
In its new report, the EU’s ‘cyber-security agency’ ENISA (the European Network and Information Security Agency) examines 85 national and international …
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