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Paulo Dias, a security expert, explains how users can avoid being targeted by illegal access from hackers.
Portugal faces criticism for its vulnerability to spam and online scams, prompting calls from Anacom, the Cybersecurity Alliance, and Deco for legislative reform and enhanced consumer protection measures.
The article reports that Indra Group has launched a new division aimed at strengthening security and technological sovereignty in Portugal. This strategic move highlights the company's focus on enhancing cybersecurity and technological independence within the country, aligning with broader national and European efforts to secure critical infrastructure and digital assets. The initiative underscores Portugal's commitment to advancing its technological capabilities and safeguarding its digital sovereignty through private sector collaboration.
Hugo Costeira, a security expert, comments on the security alert issued by the SIS this week, which warned of a campaign by a foreign state to steal personal data from politicians, military personnel, and other relevant individuals.
Following an alert from the SIS regarding a global cybersecurity attack targeting government officials and individuals with access to sensitive national and allied country information, the Government states it has no knowledge of any hostile attack against a government official. 'This is a subject that requires discretion for security reasons,' responded António Leitão Amaro, the Minister.
Professor Eduardo Vera-Cruz Pinto, coordinator of the National Centre for Legal Innovation, highlights Portugal's high-quality academic training and cybersecurity expertise, while calling for better public policies, increased digital literacy, and greater autonomy for universities to address the evolving challenges of cybercrime.
INTERVIEW || After Europol warned of an increase in digital terrorism, and the SIS warned this Tuesday that an attack is underway to steal information from politicians and military personnel on WhatsApp or Signal, CNN Portugal spoke with Nuno Mateus-Coelho, an expert in cybersecurity and cyberterrorism, who explains the dangers for Portugal, especially for national SMEs.
The main Middle Eastern hacker groups that could attack computer systems across Europe in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have been identified.
The SIS warns of attacks on WhatsApp and Signal accounts conducted by a foreign state. Who are the targets and should we be worried? Answers with Pedro Raínho.
Intelligence services reveal a global-scale attack via WhatsApp and Signal targeting politicians and military personnel. Accounts in Portugal were targeted. Analysis by Orlando Samões, an expert in international relations.
A global campaign orchestrated by a foreign state, intelligence services warn. Observador has determined the origin. Portugal will release 2 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves.
The owner of Facebook and Instagram has announced new measures to stop fraudulent schemes and protect those who use the company's networks, using new alerts and advertiser verification.
The Security Intelligence Service does not reveal which foreign state is responsible for the cyberattack.
SIS issues an alert regarding a “global cyber campaign” attempting to access WhatsApp and Signal accounts. Russia is reportedly behind the attack, according to Dutch intelligence services.
The Security Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações de Segurança or SIS) has issued an alert regarding a foreign state campaign targeting WhatsApp and Signal accounts. The operation uses social engineering and AI-generated content to trick government officials, diplomats, and military personnel into compromising their data. Residents should be cautious of unsolicited messages or unusual requests for account verification codes.
The Security Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações de Segurança or SIS) is Portugal's internal intelligence agency responsible for protecting the state against espionage, terrorism, and cyber threats. It focuses on gathering and analyzing information and does not have police powers like the authority to make arrests. The agency recently issued a warning about foreign state-sponsored campaigns targeting the private messaging accounts of government and military personnel.
The national intelligence services have issued an alert regarding global cyberattacks 'sponsored by a foreign state' targeting the WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials or authorities with access to sensitive national and allied information. Refusing new additions to ongoing conversations on these platforms and avoiding scanning QR codes are some of the recommended precautions.
The SIS highlights that “this campaign does not mean that WhatsApp or Signal have been compromised”
The alert comes from Portuguese intelligence and their European counterparts. Hackers with links to Russia are running a worldwide campaign to gain access to “confidential information”. There are confirmed cases in Portugal.
Portuguese intelligence services warn of a “global cyber campaign, sponsored by a foreign state” targeting the accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel in a search for confidential information.
Attackers are using various methods to trick victims into sharing data that compromises the security of their accounts.
In early November, the Portuguese Government approved a new cybersecurity law that will come into effect in April. This law implements the NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555, aiming to enhance digital resilience in the country and ensure compliance with European standards. It introduces significant penalties for non-compliance, including million-euro fines, and imposes stricter responsibilities on organizations to protect their digital infrastructure, thereby addressing reputational risks associated with cybersecurity breaches.
