Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

$1.4 Billion in Known Fines Levied in 2025, Despite Criticism From Outside EUThe volume of data breach notifications being issued to Europeans increased by one-fifth over the past year, while the total fines being imposed by data protection authorities held steady, adding up to 1.2 billion euros for the second year in a row, led by Ireland, says a global law firm.

A 2023 Breach Exposed Personal Details of All PSNI Officers and StaffThe U.K. data regulator the Police Service for Northern Ireland 750,000 pounds following a 2023 data breach that exposed personal details of the entire workforce. The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office determined the breach occurred when police attempted to respond to two open records requests.

4.7 Billion Euros in Total Known Fines Since Data Protection Law Took EffectIreland - home to the European headquarters of a throng of multinational tech companies - is responsible for the greatest amount of aggregate data protection fines - 2.9 billion euros - since the European Union General Data Protection Regulation went into effect.