EU Launches Criminal Proceedings Against Bulgaria and 22 Other Countries Over Cybersecurity Compliance

The European Commission (EC) has initiated criminal proceedings against Bulgaria and 22 other EU member states for failing to fully implement critical cybersecurity regulations. These rules, which had to be adopted by EU countries by 17 October, are aimed at improving cybersecurity in key sectors like public electronic communications, ICT services, healthcare, transport, energy, digital services, waste management, postal services, and public administration.

The legislation is designed to enhance the resilience of these sectors, ensuring better responses to cyber incidents....