Cyber News & Updates
Breaking news, security alerts, and trending stories from across the cybersecurity landscape.
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Denmark is pleased with the adopted chat control proposal, but wanted to go further
Denmark welcomes the EU’s voluntary chat control proposal, though it initially sought broader, mandatory measures. Critics, including former MEP Patrick Breyer, warn the proposal is a ‘Trojan horse’ that could lead to mass surveillance and the end of online anonymity through age verification, with several countries opposing it due to privacy concerns.
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Microsoft to Block Unauthorized Scripts in Entra ID Logins with 2026 CSP Update
Microsoft is enhancing security for Entra ID authentication by blocking unauthorized script injection attacks, starting in late 2026. This move involves updating their Content Security Policy (CSP) for the “login.microsoftonline.com” sign-in experience, allowing only scripts from trusted Microsoft domains to execute, thereby preventing malicious code.
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Matviyenko Urges Russians to Rethink Their Views on Early Parenthood as Demographic Crisis Deepens
Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko is urging Russians to rethink their views on early parenthood, suggesting it should become the norm to combat the country’s deepening demographic crisis. Matviyenko, in an interview, stated that a successful person should be defined by having a “good, close-knit, large and strong family.” She believes having children early should…
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3 SOC Challenges You Need to Solve Before 2026
Cybersecurity is facing a pivotal shift by 2026 as threat actors increasingly use AI for attacks. This includes scaling operations, automating reconnaissance, and crafting hyper-realistic social engineering campaigns. One major challenge for Security Operations Centers (SOCs) is the rise of evasive threats. Attackers use sophisticated tactics like ClickFix campaigns, abusing LOLBins, and multi-stage phishing with…
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Fire Department Insufficiently Prepared for Large and Long-Term Incidents
The Dutch fire department is currently unprepared to handle large-scale, simultaneous, or long-term incidents like wildfires or floods across multiple safety regions or nationwide. According to a new investigation by the Inspectorate of Justice and Security (Inspectie JenV), existing efforts to assist other regions directly compromise regular service coverage, endangering citizens and responders. The Inspectorate…
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Concerns about Cyber Threats and Extremism Have Risen Sharply
A new survey from the NCTV in the Netherlands shows a sharp rise in public concern over cyber threats and extremism. These issues, along with tensions between population groups and disruptions to vital processes, are top worries for Dutch citizens. Concerns about extremism have notably increased by 10 percentage points since spring 2025. Cyber threats,…
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Minister: Mandatory Acceptance of Digital Euro for Stores is Understandable
The Dutch Minister of Finance, Heinen, finds the mandatory acceptance of the digital euro by stores and businesses understandable. This stance comes as Europe continues negotiations on the digital currency, aiming for a council agreement this year. The minister emphasizes finding a balance between widespread adoption and practical implementation for smaller retailers. Concerns were raised…
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New Fluent Bit Flaws Expose Cloud to RCE and Stealthy Infrastructure Intrusions
Five new vulnerabilities have been discovered in Fluent Bit, a popular open-source telemetry agent. These flaws could be exploited to compromise and take over cloud infrastructures, raising significant security concerns. Successful exploitation means attackers could disrupt operations, tamper with sensitive data, and gain deeper access into cloud and Kubernetes environments.
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Chat control risk for cyber resilience
The Dutch intelligence service, AIVD, warns that a new EU proposal for ‘chat control’ could severely harm the Netherlands’ cyber resilience. They express concerns that voluntary message scanning might weaken security systems, making critical infrastructure and personal data vulnerable to cyberattacks, despite the aim to combat child sexual abuse material.
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Google Brings AirDrop Compatibility to Android’s Quick Share Using Rust-Hardened Security
Google has made a significant move: Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop, enabling easier file and photo transfers between Android and iPhone devices. This cross-platform sharing feature, initially for Pixel 10 and expanding to more Android devices, was built with memory-safe Rust for robust security against common vulnerabilities, ensuring direct peer-to-peer transfers without…