SecurityBaseline.eu launches to track poor security practices across European government websites

Summary

SecurityBaseline.eu, a spin-off from the Dutch "Basisbeveiliging" program, launched on May 13, 2026 to monitor baseline security of European government websites. The article details three alarming findings: approximately 3,000 government sites use tracking cookies illegally, over 1,000 government sites run outdated phpMyAdmin installations vulnerable to attacks, and 99% of European government email servers have poorly configured encryption (TLS). The project gave governments three months' advance notice before publication to address issues. The site visualizes security risks through interactive maps and aims to pressure European governments into improving their digital security posture.