TLDR:
Public institutions in the Balkan region faced cyberattacks, with Romania experiencing a DDoS attack and data breaches. Albania saw an increase in digital violations, including stalking and blackmail on social media. Hungary’s pro-government media outlets covered up a scandal involving a pedophile pardon. In North Macedonia, misinformation about passport issuance led to privacy breaches. Montenegro witnessed a surge in hate speech targeting ethnic minorities. In Serbia, AI-generated pornographic content circulated among school students. In Turkey, a lawyer faced harassment for critiquing Sharia law ahead of local elections.
Public institutions faced cyberattacks in the Balkan region, with Romania experiencing a DDoS attack and data breaches.
Albania saw an increase in digital violations, including stalking and blackmail on social media.
Hungary’s pro-government media outlets covered up a scandal involving a pedophile pardon.
In North Macedonia, misinformation about passport issuance led to privacy breaches.
Montenegro witnessed a surge in hate speech targeting ethnic minorities.
In Serbia, AI-generated pornographic content circulated among school students.
In Turkey, a lawyer faced harassment for critiquing Sharia law ahead of local elections.