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Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik

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Samsung Galaxy updates and foldable support changes

21 clusters · 79 sources · last updated

Latest: Samsung ends software support for Galaxy A23 and A04s models

By late 2026, Samsung’s software support landscape continued to shift as older hardware and specific applications reached end-of-life status. The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic ceased receiving updates in August 2026

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Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Germany and AT

34 clusters · 201 sources · last updated

Latest: Police in Austria and Luxembourg warn of phishing scams

By mid-October 2026, organized fraud networks continued to cause significant financial losses across Germany, Austria, and surrounding regions through diverse impersonation and digital tactics. In Austria, the Economic

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Security and regulatory scrutiny of messaging apps

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybersecurity training must address messenger app risks

Authorities and cybersecurity experts are increasingly focusing on the risks and regulatory challenges posed by digital messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram. In Romania, competition authorities

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German law enforcement messenger surveillance

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: German Court restricts secret smartphone surveillance methods

German law enforcement agencies, including the Zollkriminalamt (ZKA) and the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), have integrated ‘account cloning’ into their investigative operations. This technique allows authorities to monitor en

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