The government has launched the “Digital Citizenship for Children” platform, an educational initiative designed to protect minors from internet addiction. Aimed at children aged 5 to 9, the program provides interactive and animated content to teach safe and responsible online behavior.
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President Joe Biden has deferred the enforcement of a TikTok ban, leaving the matter for Donald Trump's incoming administration. The controversial law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations or face a ban. While concerns about data security persist, Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day delay to give ByteDance more time to comply. TikTok, with over 170 million U.S. users, remains a focal point in debates over privacy and national security.
Greece is implementing a new EU directive to bolster cybersecurity, impacting 3,000 public and private entities. The directive introduces mandatory security measures and hefty fines, up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover, for non-compliance.
Hackers targeted hundreds of X (formerly Twitter) accounts globally, impacting users from Alaska to the Philippines, including the Greek Fire Department. The hackers' message, appearing on numerous compromised accounts, read: "This account has been hacked. We are publishing an address in each of them to make a profit together." Victims included media outlets, athletes, politicians, and even government entities.
The Hellenic Cadastre, Greece's national property registry, was targeted in a cyberattack, raising concerns about potential data breaches. While authorities claim no data was deleted, the full extent of the attack remains unclear