A so-called hackathon, in which specialists from various police and security services look for information about fugitive criminals through public sources such as websites, has already led to a third arrest, in Colombia. – On the start day of the hackathon, a first arrest was made on a farm in Sauvenière, a sub-municipality of Gembloux, … Read more
State Security believes that Chinese brands of smartphones represent a risk of unwanted data transfer to the Chinese authorities, and therefore of espionage. Telecom operator Proximus, however, continues to sell these devices and sees ‘no conclusive evidence’ of a security risk. The newspaper Le Soir mentioned again this week the warning issued by the Belgian … Read more
Pukkelpop is forced to pull the plug on this year’s edition. The reason is the tightening of the Covid Safe Ticket that the Consultation Committee announced on Monday. According to the festival, this makes it impossible to test and check every festival-goer. “Minister Vandenbroucke and the virologists have now got what they wanted,” various sources … Read more
Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open VLD) wants prison staff to be vaccinated against the corona virus as a priority. The unions already submitted a strike notice earlier Friday to obtain it. The issue will be discussed on Monday at the inter-ministerial consultation between the Ministers of Health. – The wardens’ unions submitted a … Read more
We will soon be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with a pint on a terrace. Despite a clash between socialists Elio Di Rupo and Frank Vandenbroucke, the Consultation Committee decided on Wednesday that cafés and restaurants may open their terraces on 8 May. Or should we add ‘maybe’ to that? After all, the consensus is … Read more
In line with State Security, Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open VLD) advises against using the Tiktok on mobile phones or laptops that are work-related or contain sensitive information. “The necessary vigilance is required,” said the popular app. – Tiktok is viewed with suspicion worldwide. For example, a lot of ink has already flowed … Read more
Do not install TikTok or other Chinese apps on your work phone. It is an appeal that Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne is launching on Saturday. According to the Open VLD minister, the State Security has not yet caught TikTok spying or installing spyware, “but the necessary vigilance is required,” it sounds. – TikTok … Read more
Brussels – The lockdown announced by the government on Friday will take effect on Monday. Garden centers are not allowed to sell Christmas decorations, supermarkets are not allowed to sell toys. For example, the Ministerial Decree states that the lockdown is legally regulated. – The Ministerial Decree that was published in the Official Gazette on … Read more