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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

Sodinokibi, Ryuk ransomware drive up average ransom to $111,000

Ionut Ilascu reports: The first quarter of the year recorded an increase of the average amount ransomware operators demand...

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15.5.2020
Ransomware

Maastricht University finally paid a 30 bitcoin ransom to crooks

In December, Maastricht University was hit with ransomware attack, now the university admitted to have paid the ransom requested by crooks. In December 2019, Maastricht University (UM) announced that ransomware infected almost all of its Windows systems on December 23. Maastricht University is an excellent university attended by over 18,000 students, roughly 4,400 employees, and 70,000 alumni. “Maastricht […] The post Maastricht University finally paid a 30 bitcoin ransom to crooks appeared first on Security Affairs.

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15.5.2020
Ransomware

Sodinokibi Ransomware Group Sponsors Hacking Contest

Larger winnings for underground skills competitions are attracting sophisticated crime groups.

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15.5.2020
Ransomware

Hiding Windows File Extensions is a Security Risk, Enable Now

Microsoft hides file extensions in Windows by default even though it's a security risk that is commonly abused by phishing emails and malware distributors to trick people into opening malicious files. [...]

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15.5.2020
CyberNow

Critical Remote Code Execution Bug Fixed in OpenBSD SMTP Server

A critical vulnerability in the free OpenSMTPD email server present in many Unix-based systems can be exploited to run shell commands with root privileges. [...]

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15.5.2020
Unpatched Vulnerabilities

CA: Panama-Buena Vista School District ransomware attack will delay report cards

23ABC reports: The Panama-Buena Vista School District said that due to the recent ransomware attack, teachers will not be...

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15.5.2020
Ransomware

Police Warn of Physical IT Risk from Malicious Contractors

Insiders at cleaning, decorating and other firms could access networks

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15.5.2020
Supply Chain Attacks

Intel CSME bug is worse than previously thought

Researchers say a full patch requires replacing hardware. Only the latest Intel 10th generation CPUs are not affected.

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15.5.2020
Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation

On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published its Recommendation on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes. The Recommendation aims to clarify the complex rules relating to processing personal data for direct marketing purposes. Continue Reading

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15.5.2020
Illegal Personal Data Processing