In the previous Law and Justice (PiS) administration, the Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO) had been significantly politically compromised. PPO, under the Prosecutor General Zbigniew Ziobro, was the institution which caused the most direct harm to Polish citizens in 2015-2023. It has systemically pursued (often only perceived) political and business opponents, quash dissent, and silence critical … Read more
What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire… while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? Find out about this, and more, in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, … Read more
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re recently launched its Cyber Risk Adjusted Rating (RAR) Index, revealing that its value was 100% higher on January 1st, 2025, compared to January 1st 2020, indicating higher rates-on-line, as the cyber market continues to grow amid an evolving risk landscape.For those unaware, the Gallagher Re Cyber Risk Adjusted Rating (RAR) Index … Read more
On Tuesday this week, the European Court of Justice rendered two judgments (here and here) on whether Article 22 TFEU gives mobile EU citizens the right to join a national party in order to exercise effectively their right to stand in municipal and European elections. The Court’s judgments are groundbreaking. However, this is not because … Read more
Congressman Tony Wied of DePere, representing the Eighth District, has introduced legislation that jeopardizes $55 million in federal funds to Wisconsin from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021. These funds are meant to help create Electric Vehicle (EV) fast charging stations as part of a planned statewide corridor system. As a state we are playing … Read more
