Latest news and stories about digital security in Portugal for expats and residents.
Social Security will make two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory on the Social Security Portal starting May 12, a measure aimed at strengthening the protection of citizens' data and preventing fraud.
The activation of 2FA will allow for the simplification of the login process
The measure aims to strengthen the protection of citizens' data and prevent fraud.
Report indicates a significant rise in computer security breaches across the country during the year 2025.
The director of the Judiciary Police (PJ) argued today that audiovisual content piracy is a form of highly organised crime that “fosters money laundering” and goes beyond copyright infringement.
Alerting users to the most common online threats and reinforcing its commitment to user protection are the goals of the campaign that Meo is launching this Thursday. With the slogan “Hit them with MEO Security”, the brand aims to take an active role in promoting digital literacy.
The US Ambassador is urging the Portuguese government to strengthen the protection of underwater communication infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly part of everyday life, from work to health advice or fun images. The conversation is close, almost intimate, as if you were talking to a “friend” or “confidant”. But what is shared online does not remain secret.
An independent Roblox game creator said they believe the platform's child safety measures, including age verification, are not strict enough.
A new, highly sophisticated spyware capable of infiltrating and stealing data from hundreds of millions of iPhones has recently been identified by cybersecurity researchers. According to the Reuters agency, the software, named “Darksword”, was found on dozens of websites in Ukraine, where it was used to infect the devices of users with outdated operating system versions.
An overwhelming majority of Portuguese youth lacking basic financial knowledge—74% of those aged 15 without essential skills—believe they are capable of managing money, displaying 'overconfidence' that leaves them vulnerable to fraud and financial loss, according to a new study by the Banco de Portugal. The report, which analyses data from the OECD's PISA 2022 module, highlights that while Portuguese students perform similarly to their European peers in financial literacy, they have a lower percentage of top-tier performers. The study also notes that young people are increasingly using digital financial tools, such as mobile apps and online payments, without the necessary expertise to navigate the associated risks.
“Anyone who wants to continue sending end-to-end encrypted messages can easily do so on WhatsApp,” says a Meta spokesperson.
The growing sophistication of these crimes, which include fraudulent calls, deceptive payment schemes, and fake platforms, is causing considerable economic losses and affecting confidence in the Portuguese digital economy.
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.
The SIS highlights that “this campaign does not mean that WhatsApp or Signal have been compromised”
DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is a new EU law that may shift responsibility and costs for digital fraud by imposing stricter security, reporting and liability requirements on banks and financial firms, potentially changing whether banks or customers bear the losses.
The institutional website and the public incident-reporting system of the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) were temporarily suspended around 15 days ago “for strictly preventive and security reasons” due to “identified vulnerabilities”.
