Ghost Takedown and Europe's Fight Against Encrypted Chats
Europol dismantles Ghost, an encrypted platform for organized crime, raising debate on lawful access to data and encryption policies.
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In response to a spike in cyberattacks on Africa, a new initiative was launched to bolster critical infrastructure cybersecurity across the region.On February 10th, 2026, a new initiative to bolster cybersecurity in Africa was launched. Resilio Africa was kicked off at an event in Lagos, Nigeria. The three-year program expands much further than Nigeria’s largest city, covering 200 critical infrastructure institutions in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, like “hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries, ICT [Information and Communication Technology] hubs, youth centers, water and sanitation boards, cultural organizations, emergency services, public media houses, and municipal systems.”
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ENISA just shared an updated International Strategy four years after the original, with new priority areas reflecting changing geopolitics.
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The FCC urges telecommunication providers to implement cybersecurity best practices in response to the Salt Typhoon hack and increased ransomware attacks.
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Italy's new National Cybersecurity Agency is preparing to meet its own challenge (securing the 2026 Winter Olympics) at a time of increased cyber threats.
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The EU's new cybersecurity package proposes improvements to supply chain security and simplifying cybersecurity laws, while Europe faces more cyber threats than ever.
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The arrest of Chen Zhi, a billionaire allegedly behind a massive scam network, renews interest in stopping the online scam operations in Southeast Asia.
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The UK's new £210 million cyber action plan aims to address the gaps in its previous cyber policies, signalling a larger prioritization of cybersecurity.
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CISA ends 2025 with more employee departures, a polygraph scandal, and no senate-confirmed director.
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A cyber attack on Venezuela’s state-run oil company. along with a blockade on ships moving oil to or from Venezuela, adds to worsening US-Venezuela ties.
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