Europe
MSSP Alert’s regional coverage of managed security services providers, cybersecurity news and events in Europe.
Symantec: Gallmaker Hackers Target Foreign Governments
Symantec discovers Gallmaker cyber attackers zeroing in on government & military organizations, including embassies of an Eastern European country and Middle East military and defense targets.
U.S., U.K. Commit to Cybersecurity, AI Collaboration
U.S. and U.K. sign accord in which both countries agreed to work together on emerging cybersecurity and artificial intelligence technologies. The agreement was signed at the first meeting of the Atlantic Future Forum.
Blockchain and GDPR Compliance: A Closer Look
The French Data Protection Authority (“CNIL”) assesses the compatibility of blockchain technology with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here are CNIL’s findings.
Business Insurer: UK SMBs Hit by 65,000 Cyberattacks Daily
United Kingdom (UK) small businesses suffer an estimated 65,000 cyberattacks daily, according to insurance provider Hiscox. Can European MSSPs save the day?
Alleged Russia-Linked Hackers: Planning Infrastructure Attacks?
The GreyEnergy group (or groups) may attack or hack critical infrastructure targets like ICS (industrial control systems), ESET believes. Still, direct indicators haven’t surfaced.
Falanx Group: SolarWinds MSP’s Preferred MSSP for UK, South Africa
SolarWinds MSP appoints managed security services provider (MSSP) Falanx Group as a Threat Monitoring Service Provider (TMSP) for the UK & South Africa.
Russia Allegedly Probes U.K. Networks: Cyberattacks Coming?
Russian hackers have reportedly tried to break into the U.K.’s network infrastructure in reconnaissance forays — possibly to set up large scale attacks, according to a report.
First GDPR Penalties Levied By Year’s End, EU Privacy Boss Says
Organizations violating the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) privacy rules will be hit with fines, warnings or temporary bans by the end of 2018, the European Union’s privacy boss says.
Four Companies Settle FTC Allegations Regarding False EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Certifications
The FTC alleged that four companies continued to post statements on their websites about their participation in the Privacy Shield after allowing their certifications to lapse.
Claranet Launches Cybersecurity Unit
UK-based managed service provider (MSP) Claranet launches a Cyber Security Unit to offer penetration testing, security training & other cybersecurity solutions.