Online shops see up to five times more traffic during Black Friday than normal, and the risk of website crashes and performance increases proportionately, Forscope Romania warns. At the same time, during such high traffic periods, systems and networks are stretched to the limit, increasing exposure to cyber-attacks. The use of legitimate software protects these systems including through security updates. Without these, organisations can incur losses of over ten thousand euros per infected computer. “The importance of legally purchased software, whether new or used, cannot be overstated, especially in high-stakes contexts like Black Friday. It ensures that both seller and consumer are protected, that systems run smoothly and that potential vulnerabilities are minimised. Illegal software programs, especially those downloaded from misleading websites, can come bundled with viruses. This risk is exacerbated at times like Black Friday, when users may be tempted to download ultra-low-cost or even free versions of premium software,” says Ionut Les, Forscope’s Country Manager for Romania. Of the total volume of cyber-attacks, more than 40% target small companies, which also have the most difficulty managing growing IT budgets. E-commerce platforms that use legitimate software, especially in their backend systems, payment gateways and data management, are less likely to suffer security breaches. This ensures that customer data and payment information remain secure. According to Forscope Romania, a company facing a data breach incurs costs of more than €3 million. These include direct costs (remediation efforts, legal fees, and compensation to affected parties, etc.), but also indirect costs (loss of market share, damage to reputation and loss of customer trust). At the same time, longer-term impacts such as higher insurance premiums or tighter conditions for obtaining bank loans need to be considered.
The longest theatrical event in the world, “Horror Vacui,” will take place in February in Bucharest, as announced by the A.R.T. Fusion Association. The event consists of a large-scale artistic act supported by over 500 actors, which will take place between February 15 and 22 at the Galateca Art Gallery in Bucharest, for 7 days, 24 […]
Romanian voters who live abroad can register starting today, January 20, to vote in this year's presidential elections, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced. Voters who live abroad can register on the website votstrainatate.ro. The website has sections for those who wish to vote at a polling station abroad and those who plan to vote […]
Romania won 35 medals at the IISA 6th Ice Swimming World Championship held between January 13-19 in Molveno, Italy. Eight of the medals were won in the overall rankings, of which two gold, two silver, and four bronze. Another 27 medals were earned in the age category rankings - ten gold, nine silver, and eight […]
The Romanian Intelligence Service, or SRI, said it prevented a sabotage operation planned in a way “specific to the Russian services” in the summer of 2024. The sabotage attempt happened in July-August 2024, and SRI managed to prevent its execution by identifying the perpetrator, a Colombian citizen, just before he could act. The man, Luis […]
A Romanian Library Corner will be inaugurated this month at the Worcester County Library in Ocean City, Maryland. According to an announcement from the Romanians of DC organization, the event is scheduled for January 24. The Romanian Library Corner has been established with funding and support from Romanians of Washington, DC, and in partnership with […]
Bird mortality due to electrocution is a major conservation issue, with uninsulated medium-voltage power lines, often used by birds as resting spots, posing one of the greatest risks to these species. In this context, the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR) partnered with Rețele Electrice România to install insulating sleeves on medium-voltage poles in the central area […]
