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Online relationships

The world of Internet intimacies

Intimacy has traditionally been associated with physical closeness, shared space, and long-term presence. Online, intimacy increasingly emerges without these conditions.

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Cybercrime

The DarkMarket takedown

In January 2021, German authorities announced the takedown of DarkMarket, at the time the largest active marketplace on the dark

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Online communities

European Open Source communities

Europe has contributed significantly to the evolution of open-source software. From early Unix projects to modern public-sector adoption, European communities

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Cybercrime

Snapchat sextortion rings

Snapchat was designed for spontaneous communication and disappearing messages. These features attracted millions of young users, but they also created

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Compliance and Regulations

The rise of Cookie Walls

More and more websites, especially news sites and blogs, are showing cookie pop-ups that block access unless you click “accept

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Compliance and Regulations

Cybersecurity in Spain

Spain’s cybersecurity framework reflects a hybrid model that combines centralized state security oversight with broad public–private coordination. As a country

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