Tag Archives: Privacy

High-security control room focused on Telegram with cybersecurity warnings and a figure representing a tech leader.

Telegram and Cybersecurity: The Arrest of Pavel Durov

Telegram and Cybersecurity: A Critical Moment On August 24, 2024, French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, at Le Bourget airport in Paris. This event marks a turning point in how authorities handle cybersecurity and hold tech leaders accountable. The arrest highlights the ongoing struggle to balance user privacy with national […]

Balance scale showing the balance between privacy and law enforcement in EU regulation of end-to-end encrypted messaging.

End-to-End Messaging Encryption Regulation – A European Issue

Regulation of Secure Communication in the EU The European Union is considering measures to regulate secure messaging practices. This technology ensures that only the sender and recipient can read the messages. However, some EU member states are questioning its impact on law enforcement capabilities Control of Secure Messaging and Fragmentation If the EU adopts these […]

Europol office showing a security breach alert on a computer screen, with agents discussing in the background.

Europol Data Breach: A Detailed Analysis

May 2024: Europol Security Breach Highlights Vulnerabilities In May 2024, Europol, the European law enforcement agency, actively confirmed a security breach. This incident sparked significant concern among security experts and the public. The threat actor, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have compromised Europol’s web portal, potentially jeopardizing internal and possibly classified data. Following this confirmed […]

ECHR landmark ruling in favor of encrypted messaging, featuring EviCypher NFC HSM technology by Freemindtronic.

Encrypted messaging: ECHR says no to states that want to spy on them

Encrypted messaging: ECHR says no to states that want to spy on them The historic judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) elevates encrypted messaging to the rank of guardian of privacy and freedom of expression. But this also poses security and public order problems. On February 13, 2024, she spoke out in […]

New EU Data Protection Regulation 2023/2854: What you need to know

New EU Data Protection Regulation 2023/2854: What you need to know

What you need to know about the new EU data protection regulation (2023/2854) Personal data is a valuable asset in the digital age, but also a vulnerable asset. This is why the European Union has adopted a new regulation to protect the personal data of individuals in the EU. Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 supplements […]

Pegasus The Cost of Spying with the Most Powerful Spyware

Pegasus: The cost of spying with one of the most powerful spyware in the world

Pegasus: The Cost of Spying with the Most Powerful Spyware in the World Pegasus is a spyware developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. It allows to remotely monitor the activities of a mobile phone. According to an investigation conducted by a consortium of international media, several countries have used this software to spy on […]

Remote activation of phones by the police

Remote activation of phones by the police: an analysis of its technical, legal and social aspects

What is the new bill on justice and why is it raising concerns about privacy? The bill on justice is a legislative project. It aims to modernize and simplify justice in France. It covers civil, criminal, administrative and digital justice. It also strengthens the investigation and prosecution of serious offenses, such as terrorism and organized […]