Computer security

GERB and "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB) have agreed to collaborate on drafting a joint governance agreement. The draft will incorporate the outcomes of sectoral discussions held so far, along with anti-corruption priorities and measures to reform the justice system. This step lays the groundwork for further negotiations with the BSP-United Left and "There Is Such a People" (TISP).

The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, signed today a contract for the upgrade of the emergency number “112” (a project worth €17.5 million), as part of the implementation of the AEGIS program.

Greece has emerged as the country most exposed to Internet malware, according to data released Monday by software security firm Kaspersky.

In 2024, global malware detections surged 14%, reaching 467,000 daily attacks. In Greece, Kaspersky's systems blocked 15 million threats, including password stealers, spyware, ransomware, and banking malware.

In every European country, compliance with the traffic code is now carried out with cameras. Surveillance devices have also been shown to contribute to the reduction of crime. 

An unprecedented incident occurred at the University of Thessaly when a student hacked into the Faculty of Agriculture’s archives with the aim of modifying grades and degrees. The Volos Single Plenary Court convicted the 28-year-old former student, who was tried in absentia.

The European Commission (EC) has initiated criminal proceedings against Bulgaria and 22 other EU member states for failing to fully implement critical cybersecurity regulations.

The renowned Strasbourg Christmas market, located in eastern France, opened its doors today, offering warm mulled wine, pretzels, and over 300 stalls. As usual, the market expects a large influx of visitors, but security concerns remain high.

WASHINGTON - China's recent breach of the innermost workings of the US telecommunications system reached far deeper than the Biden administration has described, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday, with hackers able to listen in on telephone conversations and read text messages.

Turkish authorities have imposed a fine of 2 million Turkish Liras ($58,000) on Amazon's Twitch, citing a data breach at the social media platform.

Türkiye's Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) launched an investigation following the disclosure of 125 GB of sensitive data online during a massive breach in 2021.

A court in Ankara has arrested nine additional individuals as part of a Turkish intelligence operation that dismantled an international cyber espionage network intercepting personal data.