Tag: Portugal

A suspected Portugal spy campaign is targeting messaging accounts used by government officials, diplomats, and military personnel. Portuguese intelligence authorities warned that attackers are attempting to compromise accounts on secure communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal. The campaign appears to focus on gaining access to individual user accounts rather than breaking the encryption of…

Portugal cybercrime law now includes a major update that protects good-faith security researchers under defined conditions. The change aims to support responsible disclosure, encourage cooperative security practices, and improve national cyber resilience. Because researchers often fear legal consequences, this shift may transform how vulnerability research operates in the country. New legal protections for good-faith research…