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7 tips from cybercrime experts to stop hackers in their tracks

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Euronews spoke to a set of experts to see how hackers are operating and what you can do to combat them.

Finland

Finnish government websites hit by cyberattack during Zelenskyy speech

The official websites of the Finnish foreign and defence ministries were both down for several minutes on Friday.

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Russia's state websites hit by unprecedented cyberattacks, says Tass

Russia's government has proposed a raft of measures to support the IT sector, as the country becomes increasingly isolated from global financial systems.

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Cyber spies and hack attacks playing a key role in the Ukraine war

"Likely they're using those resources for espionage purposes to try to understand the world's response to Russia invading Ukraine," one expert said.

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World News

How is Europe preparing for cyberattacks?

Contingency plans are being drawn up and scenarios tested to see how Europe could withstand any cyberattacks amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Cube

Ukraine's defence ministry and two banks targeted in cyberattack

Kyiv has appeared to point the finger of blame at Moscow.

World News

Oil terminals disrupted after European ports hit by cyberattack

The hackers disrupted operating systems and prevented some oil tankers from delivering energy supplies.

The Cube

Portugal's parliament investigating possible hack during election

Portugal is electing a new legislative parliament on Sunday.

Switzerland

Red Cross' cyber attack exposes data of 515,000 vulnerable people

“An attack on the data of people who are missing makes the anguish and suffering for families even more difficult to endure,” Robert Mardini, the ICRC's director-general, said in a statement.

Ukraine

Russia behind website-defacing cyberattack, Ukrainian officials claim

The statement from the ministry of digital development came a day after Microsoft said dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian agencies had been infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware.

Ukraine

Ukrainian government websites down after 'massive' cyberattack

“Be afraid and expect the worst. This is for your past, present and future," a message on the websites read.

Portugal

Hackers send fake news alert about Portugal president's removal

The hackers were able to access a Portuguese media conglomerate's email and text message system.

Tech News

Dozens of Norwegian newspapers go unprinted after cyber attack

Amedia, which publishes 78 local titles across the country, says its print distribution was affected for much of this week

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Cloud computing, mobile and cyber security: The technologies driving digital transformation

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Secure connectivity, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity – all these are synonymous with digital transformation.

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FBI was hit by a fake email cyberattack. Here’s what you need to know

The growing number of cyberattacks since the COVID pandemic began has spared no major organisation - not even the FBI.

Europe News

EU threatens sanctions on Russia over 'malicious cyber activities'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that a Russian hacker outfit called "Ghostwriter" had threatened the bloc's security.

Tech News

Ireland’s health service using 30,000 outdated PCs after cyberattack

Six months after the HSE’s entire IT system was compromised, Irish lawmakers are demanding to know why it is still using outdated computers.

Germany

Germany upset with Russia over alleged cyber attacks ahead of election

Berlin says that a hacking network called "Ghostwriter" has been attempting to steal personal data from German MPs and spread disinformation.

Italy

Italian website for vaccination appointments targeted by hackers

Hackers attacked the IT systems behind COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region.

Tech News

British man arrested in Spain over high-profile Twitter hack

A British man was arrested in Spain over his alleged role in the high-profile Twitter hack last summer that targeted US politicians, celebrities and tech moguls.