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What is GDPR? Introduction to requirements

What is GDPR? Learn what the General Data Protection Regulation is, who it applies to, key requirements, and how to stay compliant with the EU data privacy law.

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7.5.2025

Cyber security regulations and frameworks in Belgium 🇧🇪

Explore Belgium cyber security regulations and frameworks like NIS2, GDPR, DORA, and ISO 27001 to ensure your business stays compliant and secure.

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30.4.2025

What is the NIS2 Law in Belgium? 🇧🇪 Introduction to requirements

Learn what the Belgian NIS2 Law is, Belgium’s national implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive. Understand key requirements, compliance timelines, sector coverage, and how Cyberday helps you meet them.

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29.4.2025

What is CyberFundamentals? 🇧🇪 Belgium's cybersecurity framework

Learn what is CyberFundamentals, Belgium's cybersecurity framework for SMEs. Get an overview of requirements, benefits, and steps for compliance.

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29.4.2025

10 things I wish I knew: Starting your ISO 27001 project on the right track

This post shares 10 key lessons learned from going through an ISO 27001 certification project - from the importance of setting clear goals and managing documentation to the realities of risk management and the value of using the right tools.

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23.4.2025

Understanding NIS2: supervision and penalties of non-compliance

Let's now look into the NIS2 directive, it's supervision in EU member states and what is supervised. We'll also check out NIS2 penalties for noncompliance and how you can stay compliant (to avoid penalties).

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15.4.2025

Comparing EU cybersecurity frameworks: NIS2, GDPR, DORA and more

A comparison of key cybersecurity frameworks in the EU, including NIS2, GDPR, DORA, CRA, and ISO 27001. Learn who they apply to and what they require.

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10.4.2025

ISO 27001 compliance vs. certification: differences, benefits & which path to choose

Understanding when to pursue ISO 27001 compliance rather than going for certification—or vice versa—hinges on your organizational priorities, resources, and long-term security strategies. Check the differences and learn which path to choose.

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1.4.2025

Only 8% of businesses that paid a ransom got all of their data back

#Ransomware is brutal. Survey findings from Sophos: 📈 avg cost of recovery +143% (0.76M$ (2020) -> 1.85M$ (2021)) 💰 avg ransom paid 170k$ 🦹 8% of got all their data back after paying a ransom #cybersecurity

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29.4.2021

Cybercriminals Widely Abusing Excel 4.0 Macro to Distribute Malware

Cyber criminals taking advantage of an age-old feature. Excel 4.0 macros (XLM) were published in v4.0 back in 1992. These are hard to detect for security solutions. Use is e.g. download and execute ZLoader or Quakbot malware. #cybersecurity

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29.4.2021

Five steps to get employees invested in security awareness training

Staff engagement in #cybersecurity training: ✅ Examples - What can happen, if an employee doesn't follow guidelines ✅ Focus on the biggest risks for your organisation or each unit ✅ Clarity - Keep materials short and unambiguous

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23.4.2021

Mount Locker Ransomware Aggressively Changes Up Tactics

"Product dev" at #ransomware gangs: ⚠️ double-extortion - from data stealing to leaking ⚠️ apps (e.g. AdFind) for AD user query ⚠️ pen-testing tools for lateral movement on networks ⚠️ scripts to disable detection tools #cybersecurity

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23.4.2021

WhatsApp Pink is malware spreading through group chats

☠️ Unusual baiting technique: WhatsApp users sent links masked as an official update, that claim turning the app's theme to pink. If installed, the malicious WhatsApp pink app takes full control of the targeted device. #cybersecurity

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21.4.2021

COVID-19-themed cyberattack detections continue to surge

Observations from McAfee report (Q4/2020): 📈 114% increase in COVID-19-themed attacks 📈 69% increase in #ransomware attacks 📈 100% increase in cyber incidents targeting the technology sector #cybersecurity

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21.4.2021

Fake Microsoft Store, Spotify Sites Being Used to Spread Infostealing Malware

Malicious advertising campaign ongoing. When ad is clicked, user is taken to fake MS Store / Spotify page that auto-downloads advertised app. .zip will actually contain #malware to steal card info and passwords from browsers. #cybersecurity

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21.4.2021

Most users don’t know the capabilities and risks of QR codes

As QR codes rise in popularity, they'll get more leveraged in cyber crime. Some challenges: ⚠️ 37% knew QR code can download an app ⚠️ 22% knew QR code can share location ⚠️ Identifying a malicious QR code harder than URL #cybersecurity

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21.4.2021

FBI nuked web shells from hacked Exchange Servers without telling owners

As guidance and do-it-yourself tools had already been utilized, FBI got a search warrant and went in to clean still-compromised MS Exchange servers themselves - ending up successfully uninstalling hundreds of web shells. #cybersecurity

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14.4.2021