Tag: cyber attacks
“The number of attacks from Russia is increasing”
Berlin Only a few days in office and already in alarm mode. Claudia Plattner is the new head of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The 49-year-old is taking…
Sparkasse subsidiary has been struggling with the consequences of a hacker attack for almost a week
German leasing A hacker attack has paralyzed Deutsche Leasing – and has been for several days. (Photo: Deutsche Leasing) Frankfurt The leasing subsidiary of the German savings banks has been…
Sparkasse subsidiary has been struggling with the consequences of a hacker attack for almost a week
German leasing A hacker attack has paralyzed Deutsche Leasing – and has been for several days. (Photo: Deutsche Leasing) Frankfurt The leasing subsidiary of the German savings banks has been…
China extends fight against espionage to ‘national interests’
China’s head of state and party leader Xi Jinping Xi has prioritized security during his tenure. (Photo: AP) Beijing China has significantly expanded its anti-espionage law. The change is intended…
ECB criticizes low investments by banks in digitization.
Andrea Enria Enria is the chief banking supervisor of the European Central Bank. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Although there is hardly a speech by a European bank boss in which the…
Pro-Russian hackers are now threatening cyberattacks
Reichstag in Berlin Pro-Russian hackers have called for cyber attacks against targets in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Riga, Dusseldorf Pro-Russian hackers are threatening retaliation for the announced delivery of German Leopard…
Pro-Russian hackers threaten retaliation for tank decision
Reichstag in Berlin Pro-Russian hackers have called for cyber attacks against targets in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Riga, Dusseldorf Pro-Russian hackers are threatening retaliation for the announced delivery of German Leopard…
Brussels is bringing digital counterattacks into play
Brussels, Berlin The Russian aggression against Ukraine requires cyber defense in Europe to be strengthened: This warning from the EU Commission gives new impetus to the German controversy about cyber…
Faeser fleshes out plans to protect critical infrastructure
The SPD digital politician Jens Zimmermann explained: “In view of the attacks on pipelines and the railway infrastructure, we have to assume that further escalation can also occur in the…
Faeser fleshes out plans to protect critical infrastructure
The SPD digital politician Jens Zimmermann explained: “In view of the attacks on pipelines and the railway infrastructure, we have to assume that further escalation can also occur in the…
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,…
A case for NATO
Europe column Every week, Moritz Koch, head of the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because…
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…
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…
Faeser wants new powers for security agencies
Nancy Faser “We must be able to influence IT infrastructures that are used for an attack.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite criticism from the coalition partners, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Faeser wants new powers for security agencies
Nancy Faser “We must be able to influence IT infrastructures that are used for an attack.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite criticism from the coalition partners, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Russian cyber attacks on German companies are increasing
Berlin There are hardly any companies in Germany that are spared from cyber attacks. This is shown by a study published on Wednesday on behalf of the digital association Bitkom,…
Attack on Chambers of Commerce servers continues
computer Attacks from the network are increasing: The current situation report by the Federal Criminal Police Office speaks of a 12 percent increase in recorded cyber crimes in 2021. (Photo:…
Attack on Chambers of Commerce servers continues
computer Attacks from the network are increasing: The current situation report by the Federal Criminal Police Office speaks of a 12 percent increase in recorded cyber crimes in 2021. (Photo:…