Sekoia.io Appoints North America Field CISO & EclecticIQ Unveils Intelligence Center 3.8

SEKOIA Aaron Long joins the Sekoia.io team as the Field Chief Information Security Officer for North America. Aaron so far spent some 12 years in different positions in Cybersecurity within US companies. ECLECTICIQ The Dutch company announces : EclecticIQ Intelligence Center 3.8 is available now.The advantages: “Threat intelligence platforms have a habit of creating the very overhead […]

Intermarché Data Leak Hits 300K Customers & US Water Utilities Hit by Cyberattacks

FRANCE: BIG DATA LEAK AT INTERMARCHÉ  Some 300 000 customers’ data have been stolen from the platform which manages the DRIVE service. The multi store company says no financial data have been exposed. However, another phishing campaign is looming as hackers have got identity data. Iranian-Linked Cyberattacks Hit Water Utilities in 12 US States Water […]

Myra Security Joins the European Champions Alliance to Build Stronger European Cybersecurity Connections

https://youtu.be/WF4gPh9c8yY For cybersecurity companies expanding across Europe, entering a new market requires more than technology expertise. It requires trust, strong partnerships, and access to the right ecosystem. This is exactly why Myra Security joined the European Champions Alliance. As a German cybersecurity software provider, Myra Security supports enterprises and public organisations by securing applications and […]

Romania Land Registry Cyberattack, CRA Standards, Wallix Funding, & N. Korea Supply-Chain Threats

ROMANIA LAND REGISTRY DISRUPTED BY CYBER ATTACK A cyberattack wiped Romania’s land registry database, disrupting real estate transactions nationwide after the hack destroyed production systems and backups following a failed extortion attempt. According to experts, the attack, which began July 14, points to a threat actor known as ByteToBreach. The attacker apparently gained access using valid credentials, allowing it […]

Quandela Launches LUCY, ZuriQ Raises $25.5M, & Multiverse Hits Unicorn Status

QUANTUM COMPUTING QUANDELA PROVIDES ACCESS TO AN HYBRID DYSTEM LUCY, a hybrid system combining a Quantum processor provided by the French QUANDELA with a classical super-computer, is now available for researchers wishing to develop and test new algorithms. The system is hosted and operated by the CEA’s high performance computing facility.  ZURIQ Top100 Swiss Startup alumnus ZuriQ has […]

Xelera Technologies & ECA: Building Europe’s Digital Future

https://youtu.be/v7q-dB0bNcU For Felix Winterstein, Managing Director of Xelera Technologies, this shift represents a fundamental change in the European technology landscape. As companies and governments increasingly focus on securing Europe’s digital future, the need for strong European technology providers and collaborative ecosystems has never been greater. This is one of the reasons why Xelera Technologies chose […]

China Launches WAICO AI Accord & EU Hits Google with Record DMA Fine

AI GOVERNANCE  While in catch up mode in AI, China also intends to participate in shaping the rules that will govern their use. On July 16, representatives from 29 countries signed an agreement in Shanghai establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new intergovernmental organization dedicated to AI. The initiative had been presented a […]

Dutch Government Signs ESET Deal, OpenAI Escape Incident, & CRA Rules

ESET GETS A CENTRAL POSITION IN THE NETHERLANDS The Dutch central government has signed a framework agreement with ESET, valid across the entire administration.This agreement allows public bodies to access ESET’s cybersecurity solutions under pre-negotiated terms. It is part of the Netherlands’ strategy to strengthen its digital resilience while reducing its dependence on non-European technologies. […]

Airbus Shifts to Scaleway, Thales Secures EU Pilot, & IQM Expands in Quantum AI

SOVEREIGN COLLABORATIVE SUITE FOR THE EU To make collaboration easier within European Defence Fund (EDF) projects and ensure the highest level of data protection in Europe, the European Commission has decided to pilot Thales’ secure collaborative suite, TrustNest R-Suite, for a year. This solution offers an environment that meets security requirements for EU Restricted (R-UE/EU-R) […]