Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS
FINLAND 13:05

Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom has announced new rules from 04 May 2026 requiring telecom operators to ensure that text messages correctly identify the sender. The aim is to curb sender ID spoofing for criminal purposes. When a recipient receives an SMS that appears genuinely to have come from a government agency or bank, the likelihood of successful fraud increases, Traficom said.

Redcentric wins place on all six lots of new CCS technology services framework
UNITED KINGDOM 10:20

Redcentric wins place on all six lots of new CCS technology services framework

Redcentric, UK managed services provider, has won a place on all six lots of the new Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6190 Technology Services 4 framework. The expanded scope allows Redcentric to provide solutions across cloud, connectivity, cyber security, end-user services, service management, transformation, communications and applications. A place on Lot 6 - Major Programmes allows the company for complex, large-scale projects from defence and central government.

Dhiraagu introduces NetProtect to tackle online scams
MALDIVES 10:19

Dhiraagu introduces NetProtect to tackle online scams

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has introduced Dhiraagu NetProtect, a security service to safeguard users from suspicious SMS links, social media links and phishing websites. It costs MVR 35 monthly for Dhiraagu mobile customers and MVR 50 for fixed broadband customers. Subscribers receive an alert if a link or website is potentially unsafe before access is granted. Dhiraagu NetProtect blocked over 9 million security threats in November alone.

Bouygues Telecom Business launches managed XDR service powered by Palo Alto's Cortex platform
FRANCE 10:12

Bouygues Telecom Business launches managed XDR service powered by Palo Alto's Cortex platform

Bouygues Telecom Business, the B2B arm of French operator Bouygues Telecom, has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio with the launch of a managed XDR (extended detection and response) service designed for mid and large-sized organisations. Named bSecure, this new offering combines the expertise of Bouygues Telecom's Security Operations Centre (SOC) with the advanced capabilities of Cortex XDR, the AI-driven endpoint security platform from Palo Alto Networks.

MTS offers new parental control service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:57

MTS offers new parental control service

Russian operator MTS has introduced  its new service Safe Internet for mobile customers, helping parents set up controls to block access to unsafe websites on their children's devices. Up to three telephone numbers connected to the Family Group from the operator can be connected to the service. A free weekly trial of the service is available, after which the monthly subscription costs RUB 99.

LMT prevents over 1 bln cyber attacks in 2025
LATVIA 18 DEC

LMT prevents over 1 bln cyber attacks in 2025

Latvian operator LMT announced that its cybersecurity solution has prevented 1.095 billion threats from 104.7 million malicious websites this year. The most common types of threat were phishing and malware, but at the same time, a consistently high level of threats is also created by 'C & C' centres (Command & Control) and schemes related to cryptocurrency fraud.

Fortinet rolls up Arista hardware into expanded Secure AI Data Center framework
GLOBAL 18 DEC

Fortinet rolls up Arista hardware into expanded Secure AI Data Center framework

Fortinet has announced an expanded iteration of its end-to-end firewall and security framework for AI-targeted data centre networks. The upgraded Fortinet Secure AI Data Center is rolling out in collaboration with its partner Arista Networks. The joint solution combines Arista's software-driven data centre switches and routers with Fortinet's AISC-based network firewalls and a raft of advanced security features, including AI-aware threat protection and encrypted traffic inspection.

Telia Sweden blocks 70% more fraudulent call attempts in 2025
SWEDEN 18 DEC

Telia Sweden blocks 70% more fraudulent call attempts in 2025

Telia Company said it managed to stop 92 million fraudulent call attempts in Sweden 2025, up by 70 percent from 2025. This is equivalent to three attempts per second, or almost nine calls per Swede. Of the calls blocked, 57 million used the wangiri method, whereby the would-be fraudster lets the phone ring once then ends the call, hoping the recipient will ring back to find out who it was. The other 35 million were spoofed calls.

GlobalConnect deploys quantum-secure network at Akershus University Hospital
NORWAY 18 DEC

GlobalConnect deploys quantum-secure network at Akershus University Hospital

GlobalConnect said it has deployed a quantum-secure network connection at Akershus University Hospital near Oslo in conjunction with Norwegian electronic health sector service provider Norsk Helsenett (NHN). The network will protect the hospital against threats from quantum computers under a trial running until April 2027 by GlobalConnect and NHN. The network adds an extra layer of security to prevent cybercriminals from intercepting data now and decrypting later once quantum computers reach sufficient capa

Nordic ICT lobby groups seek common cross-border security clearance process
SCANDINAVIA 18 DEC

Nordic ICT lobby groups seek common cross-border security clearance process

Finnish ICT sector lobby group FiCom has announced petition backed by its counterparts in other Nordic countries urging a common security clearance process. As the security situation deteriorates and hybrid threats continue, cybersecurity has become a key issue, Ficom said. Companies are investing heavily in security, but more needs to be done to support their work. Ficom, Denmark's IT-Branchen, Sweden's TechSverige and Norway's TEK Norge are making a joint appeal to political decision-makers.

Clavister repays EIB loan in full
EUROPE 18 DEC

Clavister repays EIB loan in full

Swedish cybersecurity company Clavister said it has fully repaid its outstanding loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), including accrued interest and related warrants. The repayment was enabled by a recent directed share issue and a new SEK 100 million loan facility from Swedbank. It will strengthen its balance sheet, reduce financial risk, cut interest payments and improve strategic flexibility.

HPE, Chunghwa Telecom to jointly build disaster recovery centre
TAIWAN 18 DEC

HPE, Chunghwa Telecom to jointly build disaster recovery centre

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom Enterprise Business Group have announced plans to jointly establish an international disaster recovery centre. The facility will use HPE's Cyber Resilience Vault, featuring advanced ransomware protection and cyber and disaster recovery technologies.

SWITZERLAND 17 DEC

Swiss sovereign smartphone OS startup Soverli banks USD 2.6 million

Soverli, a Swiss company commercialising a sovereign smartphone OS layer compatible with Android and iOS, announced an equity investment worth USD 2.6 million. The pre-seed round of funding is backed by ETH Zurich Foundation, Venture Kick, and Founderful, which led the transaction, along with unnamed individual investors specialised in cybersecurity. Soverli aims to deliver a technology enabling a fully sovereign, customisable, and auditable OS to run in parallel with Android or iOS from a single smartphone

FRANCE 17 DEC

France's Adista seeks SecNumCloud certification for IaaS platform

French B2B operator Adista, part of Inherent, has submitted an application to the national security agency ANSSI for SecNumCloud qualification. This marks the beginning of a process to certify its IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) platform, Adista Secure Cloud. Depending on the progress of audits and testing, completion could take more than twelve months.

NETHERLANDS 17 DEC

Itsme takes over Dutch counterpart iDIN

Belgian digital ID platform itsme has acquired iDIN, a similar system in the Netherlands for digital authentication. As part of the takeover iDIN users will migrate to the itsme app from mid-2026. In addition to digital authentication and age verification they will have access to new services such as electronic signatures. The full integration of iDIN should be completed in 2028.

LITHUANIA 17 DEC

Bite Lithuania starts automatic block on suspicious SMS

Bite Lithuania introduced a new protection system blocking automatically SMS containing harmful links. The system blocks around 2,500 suspicious SMS daily, based on checks of the sender's data and links. The sender details are verified against a list of harmful sites compiled by the National Cybersecurity Centre.

ITALY 17 DEC

BTicino and Fastweb + Vodafone launch 5G-backed smart home system

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has partnered with smart home device specialist BTicino, part of the Legrand group, to launch a new system aimed at enhancing smart home connectivity via a dedicated and secure infrastructure. The platform, dubbed BTicino Sicuri e Connessi, is designed to keep all household devices – from video cameras to thermostats and alarm systems – continuously active and communicating over the 5G network operated by Fastweb+Vodafone.

JAPAN 17 DEC

NTT Docomo security plans exceed one million cumulative subscriptions

NTT Docomo said the cumulative number of contracts for its Anshin Security Standard Plan and Anshin Security Total Plan exceeded one million on 5 November 2025, around 11 months after the service was renewed. The Anshin Security service was restructured on 11 December 2024, expanding the portfolio to four options: Anshin Security, the Standard Plan, the Total Plan and a free plan. Since the relaunch, uptake of the two paid plans has driven total subscriptions past the one-million mark, according to the oper

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 17 DEC

Korean regulator investigates Coupang's deletion procedures

The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) announced that it has begun a fact-finding investigation to determine whether Coupang's account deletion procedure violates the Telecommunications Business Act, which prohibits service providers from restricting users' rights to terminate. Currently, Coupang users must go through a complicated process that is difficult to be found at first sight.

CANADA 16 DEC

Canadian govt launches new scheme to boost quantum technology ecosystem

The Canadian government has launched Phase 1 of the Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP), supported by a CAD 92 million investment, to strengthen the country's quantum ecosystem and retain talent. This is part of a 5-year, CAD 334.3 million investment announced in the Budget 2025 to boost the quantum technology ecosystem in Canada.

UNITED KINGDOM 16 DEC

US govt suspends 'tech prosperity deal' with UK

The US government has suspended the 'tech prosperity deal' with the UK as it looks to secure improved terms for wider trade, writes UK newspaper 'The Telegraph'. The tech agreement was announced during President Trump's state visit to the UK in September, and included investment commitments worth GBP 31 billion from major US tech companies. 

SLOVAKIA 16 DEC

Slovakia survey shows cybersecurity habits deteriorating, fewer parental controls

Slovakia does not struggle with access to technology, but with its secure use, according to a new public survey. The majority of residents appear to be taking more risks online than in 2024, and significant gaps persist in practical cybersecurity habits, awareness of threats, and the protection of children online, according to survey conducted by the SCIO agency for the Cybersecurity Competence and Certification Centre (KCCKB) in October on a sample of 1,000 respondents.

POLAND 16 DEC

T-Mobile Poland offers new cybersecurity training platform to businesses

T-Mobile Poland has introduced to business customers its new cyber-security training platform Cyber Know. The platform is focused on improving cyber-security skills in companies of various sizes – from SMEs to large companies and public entities. The interactive platform supports regular annual training programmes under the name Security Awareness and can be used on the web or over mobile devices.

UNITED KINGDOM 16 DEC

UK govt launches new Women in Tech taskforce

The UK government has announced the launch of the new 'Women in Tech' taskforce to support more women to enter and lead in the UK technology sector. The launch comes as research shows that the UK economy loses GBP 2-3.5 billion a year from women leaving the tech sector or changing jobs due to barriers holding them back. The taskforce aims to break down these barriers, unlock the full talent pool and boost economic growth.

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