16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (681+ words) Authorities warn of a surge in fake Social Security emails targeting users across Spain. Credit : CL STOCK, Shutterstock It arrives quietly. No flashing warnings. No spelling disasters. Just an email that looks" official. It says there's a notification waiting. Or…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (430+ words) Chat apps open to prying eyes. Credit: Andrey Solovev - Shutterstock The European law is officially called the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Its most controversial part would let companies scan private messages through a kind of tech backdoor into your…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (510+ words) A traveller looks at a departures board filled with delays and cancellations. Credit : Song_about_summer, Shutterstock Travellers across Europe faced another chaotic week as airports in France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and beyond struggled with widespread disruption. In total, 75 flights…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (241+ words) Officials emphasised that this type of cyberattack demonstrates the evolving sophistication of threats targeting personal and travel-related data, which can be exploited for phishing or identity theft. Iberia's swift response, coupled with the collaboration of Spanish cybersecurity authorities, aims to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (380+ words) Natascha is a Dominican writer based in Spain with a background in audiovisual and marketing communication. A lifelong reader and passionate storyteller, she brings a creative edge to her work at Euro Weekly News. Surge in scam UK visa sites…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (140+ words) Examples of "smishing" attacks. Credit: EWN These text message and voice-based scams target customers of banks, tax authorities, and retailers, exploiting high mobile penetration. So, let's break down the threat, official responses, and actionable recovery steps for victims. Smishing (SMS…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (649+ words) Public WiFi networks may seem convenient, but they can also expose users to cyberattacks, Google warns. Credit : Lin Xiu Xiu, Shutterstock If you're the kind of person who jumps on the nearest free WiFi at a caf, airport or shopping…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (413+ words) Natascha is a Dominican writer based in Spain with a background in audiovisual and marketing communication. A lifelong reader and passionate storyteller, she brings a creative edge to her work at Euro Weekly News. How to avoid online scams this…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (270+ words) EC wanted full access to your messages through Chat Control. Credit: Aleksandra Suzi - Shutterstock Diplomats from European Union member states have decisively rejected the controversial Chat Control bill, marking a massive win for digital privacy advocates." The proposal, which sought…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (431+ words) The EU's Chat Control plan could let authorities scan private WhatsApp and Gmail messages. Credit : miss.cabul, Shutterstock The idea that someone could one day read your private WhatsApp messages might sound like a wild conspiracy theory " but this time,…...