Tag: Computer crime
Protecting critical infrastructure: SMEs are calling for government emergency programs
Berlin The managing director of the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), Markus Jerger, calls for state help to protect against attacks on the critical infrastructure (Kritis). In…
FDP calls for clarification on funding for dubious IT company
The fact that the company has appeared several times under its former name Infotecs GmbH as part of the foreign trade fair program sponsored by the Ministry of Economics is…
Critical infrastructure: Greens see massive gaps in protection
In view of the incidents, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) assured that the protection of critical infrastructures had “top priority”. The security authorities are taking “additional protective measures” where necessary,…
Faeser checks BSI boss dismissal after Böhmermann video
There is “great irritation” about Schönbohm, the Handelsblatt learned from ministry circles. The reason for this is Schönbohm’s connections to a controversial association that is believed to have contacts with…
Faeser checks BSI boss dismissal after Böhmermann video
There is “great irritation” about Schönbohm, the Handelsblatt learned from ministry circles. The reason for this is Schönbohm’s connections to a controversial association that is believed to have contacts with…
According to the ZDF report, Faeser is examining the dismissal of the BSI boss
There is “great irritation” about Schönbohm, the Handelsblatt learned from ministry circles. The reason for this is Schönbohm’s connections to a controversial association that is believed to have contacts with…
Faeser is examining the dismissal of the BSI boss
There is “great irritation” about Schönbohm, the Handelsblatt learned from ministry circles. The reason for this is Schönbohm’s connections to a controversial association that is believed to have contacts with…
Faeser is examining the dismissal of the BSI head of authority
BSI boss Arne Schönbohm The head of the Federal Office for Information Security is said to have a security gap in the environment. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin The Federal Ministry…
After the ZDF report on a security gap, Faeser is examining the dismissal of the BSI head of authority
BSI boss Arne Schönbohm The head of the Federal Office for Information Security is said to have a security gap in the environment. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin The Federal Ministry…
Hackers steal $100 million from crypto exchange
Frankfurt Even the world’s largest crypto exchange is not immune to digital heists. At least $100 million worth of cryptoassets have disappeared from leading digital currency marketplace Binance. If the…
Hackers steal $100 million from crypto exchange
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao Hackers have attacked a blockchain bridge of the Binance crypto exchange. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Even the world’s largest crypto exchange is not immune to digital bank…
Energy companies targeted by Russian hackers
wind turbines In the spring, a cyber attack hit the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Brussels Russian hackers ramp up their attacks on European energy companies. This is…
Energy companies targeted by Russian hackers
wind turbines In the spring, a cyber attack hit the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Brussels Russian hackers ramp up their attacks on European energy companies. This is…
“Europe would be hit hard”
satellite in orbit The European economy is considered to be particularly vulnerable to data infrastructure disruptions. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Munich The targeted sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2…
Industry fears attacks on satellites
satellite in orbit The European economy is considered to be particularly vulnerable to data infrastructure disruptions. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Munich The targeted sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2…
Municipalities are demanding an emergency power reserve for fear of sabotage
The German Association of Towns and Municipalities sees a need for action, particularly with regard to the supply of electricity and drinking water. “We need a national emergency power reserve…
Green politician warns of attacks on undersea Internet cables
Berlin The Greens politician and intelligence expert Konstantin von Notz has warned of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure (Kritis) such as undersea Internet cables. “Unfortunately, the protection of the critical…
How endangered is the critical infrastructure in Germany
RWE’s Neurath power plant is partially back on the grid Critical infrastructures can also become the target of cyber attacks. (Photo: imago images / Future Image) Berlin After the alleged…
Which infrastructure could now become the target of an attack
RWE’s Neurath power plant is partially back on the grid Critical infrastructures can also become the target of cyber attacks. (Photo: imago images / Future Image) Berlin After the alleged…
Hackers gain access to 50,000 user data
Revolut debit card When asked, the British neobank did not want to comment on whether German customers were affected by the cyber attack. (Photo: obs) Frankfurt Criminals have gained access…