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www.thelocal.de
6 days ago
Germany news

Euro 2024: What you can expect in Germany during Europe's biggest football frenzy

Germany will host Euro 2024 with 24 teams playing 51 games in 10 cities. Transportation challenges and security threats are anticipated, with millions of fans expected. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
Information security

Android users warned fake Chrome update could drain your bank account

Brokewell is a new banking malware targeting Android users, posing as Google Chrome and other popular applications, capable of spying on users and stealing sensitive information. [ more ]
BBC News
2 weeks ago
Germany politics

Bond between UK and Germany 'stronger than ever' - Sunak

The UK promises increased defense spending to counter security threats. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
London politics

Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king

Sadiq Khan, as London's mayor, faces significant security threats and challenges due to his religious and ethnic background. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Education

Pupil loses legal battle against school's prayer ban

A High Court dismissed a Muslim pupil's challenge against a school ban on prayer rituals, citing security threats and maintaining school's secular stance. [ more ]
Privacy professionals
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Submits Comments on FRT to Commission on Civil Rights

Governments and businesses are increasingly using facial recognition technology to track individuals, posing threats to privacy and security. [ more ]
The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber criminals hack Internet users with advertising tools - HP

Cyber criminals optimize attacks using advertising tools
Increase in malware distribution via PDF files [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google will start deleting many Gmail accounts soon - is yours safe?

Google will delete inactive Gmail accounts starting on December 1 as a cybersecurity measure.
Personal Gmail accounts that have not been accessed for two years could be deleted, including Google Workspace apps.
Users can keep their accounts active by signing in once every two years and engaging in various activities on Google's platforms. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google will start deleting many Gmail accounts soon - is yours safe?

Google will delete inactive Gmail accounts starting on December 1 as a cybersecurity measure.
Personal Gmail accounts that have not been accessed for two years could be deleted, including Google Workspace apps.
Users can keep their accounts active by signing in once every two years and engaging in various activities on Google's platforms. [ more ]
morePrivacy professionals
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking what if Trump'?

Biden praised Japan, but concerns arise over potential threats to international order, including a Trump administration. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot

Teenagers arrested in Germany for planning Islamist-motivated attack with potential targets including churches and police stations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Britain must spend more on defence, warns former top civil servant

Britain urged to increase defence and aid spending for heightened security during dangerous period.
Former civil servant emphasizes the need for enhanced diplomatic networks, upgraded defence industrial capacity, and modernized European militaries. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary

Pakistan defends conduct of parliamentary elections
US and EU criticize lack of level playing field [ more ]
Developer Tech News
1 month ago
Python

PyPI suspends registrations amid malware attack

PyPI has suspended new project creation due to a malware upload campaign.
Attackers are using typosquatting to distribute malicious Python packages for data theft. [ more ]
LogRocket Blog
1 month ago
JavaScript

Understanding security in React Native applications - LogRocket Blog

Developers are shifting towards hybrid mobile frameworks like React Native instead of creating separate native applications.
React Native architecture involves the JavaScript thread and the native bridge, which can lead to challenges like asynchronicity, bottlenecking, and single point of failure. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

'Jews are terrified we keep the location of our Jewish Chronicle offices hidden for fear of attacks'

Journalists face security threats
Anti-Semitic attacks impacting news organizations' operations [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
2 months ago
Europe news

Sweden cuts state funding for Russian church after intelligence warnings

Sweden cuts financial support to the Moscow Patriarchate for not meeting democracy criteria and alleged ties to Russian security services.
Sweden cites concerns over Russian influence and security threats, leading to changes in military alignment and Nato membership application. [ more ]
NBC 6 South Florida
2 months ago
US politics

Letter containing death threat, white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.'s Florida home

Threats to Trump Family
History of White Powder Hoax Attacks [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Digital life

Google Is About to Delete Inactive Accounts. Here's How to Avoid A Massive Gmail Bounce Rate. | Entrepreneur

Google will start deleting inactive accounts and their content if they haven't been used for at least two years.
The decision to purge abandoned accounts is to prevent security threats like spam and phishing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
World news

Inside U.S. Efforts to Untangle an A.I. Giant's Ties to China

G42, an AI firm controlled by the UAE, is suspected of hiding its work with China and posing a security threat to the US.
American intelligence agencies have raised concerns about G42's relationships with Chinese companies and the potential transfer of American technology.
The Biden administration has urged G42 to sever ties with Chinese entities and agencies. [ more ]
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