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A Portuguese woman created an application to protect the elderly from scams via messages and calls. This app allows users to block scammers' contacts. The PSP liked the idea and decided to partner with them.
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has issued a warning regarding security risks associated with the open-source AI agent OpenClaw, which has recently become a phenomenon among Chinese developers and users. The ministry noted that users often grant the system high-level permissions to complete tasks, which could allow attackers to gain remote control of devices or access sensitive information. The agency advised users to limit permissions, verify the origin of add-ons, and run the system in isolated environments to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw has seen rapid adoption in China, with over 23,000 active instances reported in the country.
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has warned that these programs may handle sensitive personal or business data.
Despite its undeniable importance, will cybersecurity continue to be undervalued because it is expensive and difficult, or is it just a matter of organisational culture?
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.
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.
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.
Attackers are using various methods to trick victims into sharing data that compromises the security of their accounts.
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”
Attackers are using various methods to trick victims into sharing data that compromises the security of their accounts.
Portugal's national intelligence service (SIS) has issued a warning about a global cyber campaign by foreign state-backed hackers targeting government officials, diplomats, and military personnel through WhatsApp and Signal. The hackers aim to deceive users into sharing sensitive information, potentially compromising privileged communications. While the SIS did not specify the responsible country, it emphasized that these attacks exploit user carelessness rather than platform vulnerabilities. The alert also highlights similar threats from Russian-backed hackers targeting platforms globally, including the Netherlands. Portugal advises vigilance to prevent cyber intrusions involving high-level officials and military personnel.
Portugal plays a significant role in the European Union's push to create a single defense market, emphasizing coordination with NATO and strengthening the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base (BTIDE). The country aims to ensure that the emerging integrated defense market remains competitive and not dominated by larger powers, safeguarding fair competition and avoiding fragmented national subsidies. Portugal's involvement highlights its interest in expanding opportunities for its aerospace, technological, and cybersecurity sectors within the broader European defense strategy.
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.
Critical Software and Stadler announced the creation of Stadler Digital Labs, a joint venture dedicated to developing digital solutions and cybersecurity for the railway sector.
In the financial sector, preventing digital fraud is not an option but a strategic imperative.
Developed at ISEP using artificial intelligence, the PC2Phish project moves beyond academia to strengthen cybersecurity in local services. The innovative tool has already been applied at Valongo City Council and is ready to be deployed in other municipalities and across different sectors.
Cyberattacks, infrastructure sabotage and disinformation campaigns targeting democratic institutions are increasingly frequent and highlight the need to make the cybersecurity of public and private institutions more robust. In 2025 alone, global cyberattacks increased by 21%. And, between 2023 and 2024, the International Institute for Strategic ...
Bright Pixel is taking part in a $12 million (around €10 million) funding round for cybersecurity start-up Mesh Security. The funds will accelerate development of the platform, which brings multiple security systems together into a single integrated system, and expand its adoption among large organisations...
