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Operation "Slander": suspect charged with illegitimate access and computer damage
Braga's PJ arrests suspect for illegal access and computer damage. Operation "Maledicência" targets alleged defamation and false accusations, impacting digital security.
Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality
BEUC tests gatekeeper interfaces for DMA compliance. Consumer groups will examine user interfaces across Europe to ensure they don't steer users to favoured choices.
NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains
DENIC now publicly shares . de domain holder data for businesses, including names and addresses....
heise+ | Bit Noise: AMD's Successes, AI from Bavaria, and a Singing CPU Developer
AMD thrives as German telco Eisbach launches an AI data center cooled by Munich's river. Qualcomm loses a key ARM CPU developer.
ING: Real-time transfers now pre-selected
ING Germany makes instant transfers the default for online banking, accelerating real-time payments. This move streamlines digital transactions for millions of European users.
LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs
Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.
ChatGPT will be subject to stricter control by Europe
ChatGPT faces stricter EU oversight under the Digital Services Act, classifying it as a major online platform. This move subjects OpenAI's AI to new regulations governing content and user safety.
Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: Slightly bruised on its second birthday
EU's Digital Services Act marks two years, bringing mixed results and calls for stronger enforcement. While initial progress is seen, significant hurdles remain in protecting users and ensuring platform transparency.
Deep Fakes of Grok: Irish data protection authority initiates proceedings against X
Irish watchdog launches probe into X over AI-generated deepfakes. The digital platform faces scrutiny for its AI's creation of explicit images, impacting user safety and data handling.
Cyber Resilience Act: ORC Working Group publishes first white paper
EU regulators unveil new cybersecurity rules targeting digital products. Open source software stewards are now recognized as key legal actors under the Cyber Resilience Act.
Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution
German railways will deploy bodycams after violent attacks, sparking privacy concerns. Experts demand strict rules for personal data protection amid the rollout.
Google criticizes Europe's plan to adopt free software
Google criticizes EU digital sovereignty plans favoring open-source software. The tech giant warns Brussels' policies could hinder innovation and reduce user choice by reducing reliance on US firms.
Spotify states that its engineers have not written code for months. AI resolves
Spotify engineers now use AI for coding, dramatically boosting productivity with their Honk system. This shift signals AI's growing role in software development across Europe.
Migration Control: An AI chatbot from Frontex is to advise on self-deportation
Frontex launches an AI chatbot to advise refugees on "voluntary" returns, citing low risk under the AI Act. The app details financial incentives and support for departing the EU.
Posteo and Mailbox.org: Many authorities do not create encrypted requests
German email providers Posteo and Mailbox. org rejected numerous authority requests in 2025 due to unencrypted inquiries....
Visa and Mastercard should be wary, this European rival wants to get rid of them
European payment alliances EuroPA and EPI Company merge for interoperable payments across the continent. This move aims to break Visa and Mastercard's dominance and boost digital sovereignty.
End of web blocks: Court overturns blocking order against Pornhub & Co.
German court blocks pornography website bans, citing the EU's Digital Services Act. The ruling invalidates national measures, emphasizing platform responsibility over individual blocking orders.
The Government remains committed to ending telephone SPAM and is now targeting electricity companies. It remains a shot in the dark
Spain bans unsolicited sales calls from energy companies, aiming to shield consumers from spam. Firms have four months to comply or face hefty fines up to €6M.
Ollama Download - Use AI language models locally
Ollama launches free local AI model downloads for Windows, prioritizing user privacy. This allows private, offline AI execution, enhancing data protection for European users.
AP warns of major security risks with AI agents like OpenClaw
Dutch data watchdog warns of major security risks with experimental AI agents like OpenClaw. Widespread use of these open-source systems risks data leaks and account takeovers due to basic security flaws.