Portuguese people are more alert to online dangers but are lax with email

The new report from the National Cybersecurity Centre shows that the country still has a long way to go in digital protection, despite the increased awareness of threats.

Cybersecurity incidents in Portugal increased by 40% in 2025

Report indicates a significant rise in computer security breaches across the country during the year 2025.

dnoticias.pt29 Apr

Cybersecurity incidents in Portugal increased by 40% in 2025

Actions such as scams, stalking, harassment, exposure to harmful content, and disinformation in the digital environment have increased significantly.

Cybersecurity incidents in Portugal increased by 40% in 2025

Report indicates a significant rise in computer security breaches across the country during the year 2025.

SMEs exposed to the risk of cyberattacks in Portugal

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Portugal face increasing threats from cyberattacks.

Jornal de Negócios28 Apr

9 PM: Cyberattack on CTT parcel locker network affects over 1,800 lockers

A cyberattack targeting the CTT parcel locker network has compromised more than 1,800 units.

Interrail passenger data hacked and leaked

A cyberattack on Eurail has compromised the data of over 300,000 passengers. This week, the company revealed that the data was leaked online. Customers are advised to cancel their passports.

Cybersecurity: Who decides, who answers? The entry into force of NIS 2 in Portugal

As of April 3, 2026, a cyberattack on a Portuguese company is no longer just an IT problem. It has also become a board of directors issue, with potential personal consequences for each of its members. Decree-Law no. 125/2025, which transposes the NIS 2 Directive, completely redesigns...

Cyberattack on Booking exposes new travel fraud risk

A security breach confirmed by Booking.com last Monday exposed customer booking data, including names, stay dates, addresses, and phone numbers, increasing the likelihood of creating fraud schemes that are difficult to detect and have a potential direct impact on insurers and travellers, as reported by Insurance Business Magazine.

Mythos promises an "apocalypse of vulnerabilities". Why?

Out of caution, Mythos has not been released to the public. However, the mere announcement of an AI model capable of detecting “thousands” of vulnerabilities was enough to sound alarms.

European age verification app is 'pirated' in less than 24 hours and raises doubts about security and law enforcement in Portugal - MVNU

MVNU17 Apr

Zara owner identifies unauthorised access to its databases

The Spanish giant states that it immediately implemented security protocols and began notifying the competent authorities.

Cyberattack exposes secrets of one of the largest companies on the Portuguese Stock Exchange on the dark web

Navigator was the target of a cyberattack and saw some of its data and documents end up on the dark web. The pulp and paper company reported the crime to the authorities.

Hackers access data shared by Booking customers

The accommodation booking platform guarantees that bank details were not compromised.

RASI identifies Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as serious threats

The Observatory for Security, Organised Crime and Terrorism acknowledges that the level of threat is now higher.

Booking warns of cyberattack that exposed customer data

The platform warned customers that “the information accessed may include booking details and names, emails, addresses, and phone numbers associated with the booking.” It states that it has already taken measures.

Booking.com targeted by attack. Customer booking data exposed to hackers

The booking platform confirmed unauthorized access that exposed travel details and contact information for several customers, paving the way for personalized fraud schemes and phishing messages.

Alert: NSA and European authorities recommend weekly router reboots to stop Russian espionage

The NSA, FBI, and European cybersecurity agencies have issued an urgent warning for home and small office users to restart their routers weekly to combat a global cyber-espionage campaign by the Russian military unit APT28 (Fancy Bear). The group is exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware, such as TP-Link devices, to hijack DNS settings and steal sensitive data. Since much of the malware used is non-persistent and resides in volatile memory, a simple reboot can clear the malicious code and disrupt the hackers' command-and-control links. Experts also advise disabling remote management, keeping firmware updated, and replacing legacy equipment that no longer receives security patches.

Your home Wi-Fi router could be a weapon for the Kremlin

The SIS has issued an alert regarding a vast Russian cyber-espionage operation that uses domestic equipment to conceal attacks. Learn how to protect your network and prevent intrusions.

Quishing: The QR code scam used to steal data and money

Cases in Portugal are still 'residual', but the PSP and GNR are warning about the risks of Quishing. Simply scanning a QR code could mean you are being scammed. The threat is everywhere, making prevention essential.

Portugal remains 'quite weak' and cannot even 'tell if it was attacked': Russia launched an operation to steal sensitive information and exposed something 'ridiculous' in our country

Portugal may have already been the target of a Russian cyber-espionage operation without even knowing it. The SIS alert confirms a global offensive by the GRU to access sensitive information, while experts interviewed by CNN Portugal point to structural weaknesses in the country, ranging from the State's lack of response capacity to the vulnerability of companies and citizens living in an increasingly sophisticated 'digital Wild West'.

SIS warns of cyberespionage operation by Russian military intelligence service

This Russian cyberespionage operation highlights the “sophistication, clandestinity and global reach” of agents acting in cyberspace for the “covert pursuit of tactical objectives”.

Russia launched operation to steal governmental, military, and critical infrastructure information in Portugal

There are other countries besides Portugal targeted by this Russian operation. Portuguese intelligence services issue a warning to the public.

Interview with Pedro Vidigal Monteiro. April edition of Advocatus

Pedro Vidigal Monteiro is the newest partner in the TMT area at Sérvulo & Associados. With a practice focused on technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property, he holds a European certification in data protection from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. In an interview with Advocatus, he discusses the impact of his team's integration into Sérvulo and the...

SIS warns of Russian cyber-espionage operation with potential targets in Portugal

The Portuguese Security Intelligence Service (SIS) has issued a warning regarding a Russian cyber-espionage campaign targeting routers to intercept sensitive government, military, and critical infrastructure data. Coordinated by the GRU, the operation uses advanced tactics to compromise authentication credentials and encrypted communications. SIS advises those who suspect they have been targeted to contact national cybersecurity authorities. This alert was issued in collaboration with intelligence services from 15 other countries.

Portuguese intelligence agency warns of Russian cyberattack

The Security and Intelligence Service states that an operation by Russian military intelligence has compromised the security of routers.