Web scraping or the unauthorized extraction of data from websites has become a significant threat to internet security and privacy. Cybercriminals use automated bots to mimic human behaviour, making it difficult for security systems to differentiate between legitimate and malicious activities. Further exacerbating the problem is the “scraping-as-a-service” model, which allows scrapers to automate and simplify attacks. The information harvested is used for various purposes including launching targeted attacks, manipulating online content, and even disrupting digital services.
New EU Commission to come up with healthcare cybersecurity plan
The European Commission’s new focus will be strengthening the EU’s healthcare sector against cyber-attacks, with a 100-day plan to initiate implementation of cybersecurity regulations. Cost
