Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location and Personal Data of 800,000 European EV Owners
A critical security lapse in Volkswagen's cloud storage exposed sensitive information of electric vehicle owners across Europe, including precise location data and contact details. The breach affected vehicles from multiple VW Group brands and has raised serious concerns about data protection in modern connected cars.
Critical Vulnerability Found in European Power Grid Control System
Security researchers at 38C3 exposed major flaws in Europe's radio-based power control network, which manages energy systems across five countries without basic security measures. The vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate street lighting and power generation, potentially destabilizing the electrical grid.
Major Privacy Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 VW Group Electric Vehicles
A critical security flaw at Volkswagen's Cariad software unit exposed sensitive GPS coordinates and personal information of hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles across Europe. The breach, which revealed detailed tracking data through an unprotected AWS storage system, affected vehicles from VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands.
OpenAI Hit with €15M Fine by Italian Regulators Over ChatGPT Privacy Violations
Italy's privacy watchdog Garante has fined OpenAI €15 million for multiple GDPR violations related to ChatGPT's data collection practices. The ruling mandates a public awareness campaign while highlighting growing tensions between AI advancement and privacy regulations in the EU.
Italy Hits OpenAI with €15M Fine for Privacy Violations in ChatGPT Data Practices
Italy's data protection authority has fined OpenAI €15 million for breaching EU privacy regulations in its handling of personal data for ChatGPT training. The penalty follows last year's temporary ban and represents one of the largest privacy-related fines imposed on the AI company.
OpenAI Faces €15M Fine in Italy Over ChatGPT Privacy Violations
Italy's data protection authority has imposed a substantial fine on OpenAI for privacy breaches related to ChatGPT, including improper data processing and inadequate user protection. The company must also launch a nationwide campaign to educate the public about its data collection practices.
EU Commission's Ad Campaign on X Violates Its Own Privacy Rules
The European Commission faces embarrassment as its targeted advertising campaign on X platform violated EU data protection regulations by processing sensitive political data without consent. The European Data Protection Supervisor issued a reprimand for unlawfully micro-targeting Dutch users based on political views.
55 Organizations Unite to Defend Encryption Rights Against EU Surveillance Proposals
A powerful coalition of organizations warns EU Ministers about proposed policies that could compromise digital privacy and enable mass surveillance. Privacy advocates and tech companies emphasize that strong encryption is non-negotiable, with some threatening to leave the EU if forced to weaken security standards.
Instagram's Failed Self-Harm Content Moderation Puts Teen Safety at Risk
A Danish study reveals Instagram's inability to detect and remove self-harm content, with none of 85 test images being taken down despite Meta's claims of 99% removal rates. The platform's algorithm actively connects users engaging with harmful content, raising serious concerns about teen safety and EU compliance.
MI6 Chief Warns of Russia's Escalating Sabotage Campaign Across Europe
British intelligence chief Richard Moore reveals evidence of Russian sabotage operations in Europe, calling them "staggeringly reckless" while warning of broader security implications. Moore emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining support for Ukraine despite mounting costs and potential policy shifts.