After a cyber attack on Berlin authorities, the Senate warns its employees about possible hacker calls, while the trail of the perpetrators possibly leads to Russia. (translated)
Berlin: Senat warnt Beschäftigte nach Cyberangriff vor Hackeranrufen
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OpenAI announces the introduction of the new GPT model Astra, which has implemented improved security measures following a AI cyber attack and aims to consistently reject dangerous requests. (translated)
OpenAI kündigt nach KI-Cyberangriff neues GPT-Modell "Astra" an
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Cyberattacks are increasing in Austria, with one in three companies already affected, while the risk perception among executives is declining according to an EY report. (translated)
Cyberangriffe nehmen zu – jedes dritte Unternehmen in Österreich war bereits betroffen
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After a cyberattack on the Berlin data network, a hacker group has demanded a ransom of about two million euros, while the mayor emphasizes that Berlin will not be blackmailed. (translated)
Berlin bestätigte Millionenforderung nach Hackerangriff
After a cyberattack on the administration of Berlin, a hacker group is demanding a ransom of around two million euros for 5.7 terabytes of stolen data that is being offered for sale on the dark web. (translated)
Hackerangriff auf Stadt Berlin: Rund 2 Millionen Euro gefordert
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After cyberattacks on authorities and companies, investigators have identified three suspects, including two teenagers, who belong to the group SharkNet and conducted DDoS attacks on websites. (translated)
DDoS-Angriffe auf Verwaltungen: Verdächtige nach Cyberattacken auf Behörden und Firmen ermittelt
The article addresses the growing threat of fake news and disinformation campaigns from Russia, which are specifically targeting candidates in the regional elections in East Germany, and discusses possible political responses as well as initiatives like "Germany speaks," which aim to promote dialogue among people with different political views. (translated)
Russische Cyberangriffe: Wie Deutschland auf die russischen Cyberangriffe reagieren sollte
A cyber attack on the Berlin administration has stolen extensive data that could be used by criminals for identity theft and extortion, with the darkness of the infrastructure influencing the way this data is used. (translated)
IT-Sicherheit: Experte: Wie Kriminelle gestohlene Daten nutzen könnten
The ransomware gang Rhysida has extorted Berlin with a cyber attack and is demanding 30 Bitcoin for nearly six terabytes of stolen data, which corresponds to around two million euros. (translated)
Berlin: Cyberangriff auf die Hauptstadt – die Hacker fordern 30 Bitcoin
After a severe cyberattack on the Berlin authority network, the state is confronted with a ransom demand, and experts from several security agencies are meeting for a crisis session at the Red Town Hall. (translated)
„rbb“ berichtet - Nach Cyberangriff! Hacker erpressen Berlin
After a cyberattack on the data network of the Berlin administration, the Senate is coming together for a special session to discuss the situation. (translated)
IT-Sicherheit: Nach Hackerangriff: Senat kommt zu Sondersitzung zusammen
Russian hackers have attacked a German company and numerous other companies worldwide using AI by circumventing security measures with modern technologies. (translated)
Mithilfe von KI - Russen-Hacker knacken deutsche Firma
A security gap in German mobile networks enables sensitive information about smartphones, including IMEI numbers and operating system versions, to be transmitted to the calling party with just a simple call, leading to potential cyber attacks and being classified by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as a serious security risk. (translated)
Sicherheitsrisiko: Handy-Telefonate legen Smartphone-Daten offen
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According to the Cybercrime Report 2025, the number of reports in Austria remained high at 63,459, while online fraud and internet extortion decreased; however, cyberattacks increased, presenting investigators with growing challenges, particularly due to the rising amount of data and the use of AI deepfakes. (translated)
Cybercrime-Report 2025: Anzeigen weiter auf konstant hohem Niveau
A research by Bayerischer Rundfunk has uncovered a security vulnerability in smartphone calls, where sensitive information such as IMEI numbers and device IDs is unintentionally transmitted to the caller's side, which could facilitate potential cyber attacks. (translated)
Telekommunikation: Sicherheitslücke bei Telefonanrufen übers Handy aufgedeckt
According to this information, Putin might soon try to test NATO with a limited attack – from a cyberattack to a smaller military incursion, presumably against a Baltic state. (translated)
The pro-Russian hacker group Server Killers has launched a large-scale cyberattack on the digital systems of Norwegian authorities and claimed it as a reaction to Norway's renewed security cooperation with Ukraine. (translated)
Cyberangriff in Norwegen: Prorussische Hacker bekennen sich zu Cyberangriff auf Norwegen
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According to a study by the digital association Bitkom, over 37 percent of German companies have been the target of a cyberattack by foreign intelligence services at least once in the last twelve months, with the main sources of these attacks being in China and Russia. (translated)
Jeder dritte Cyberangriff auf Firmen geht auf Geheimdienste zurück
German companies reported a significant increase in cyberattacks by foreign intelligence agencies last year, with 37 percent of affected firms reporting suspected involvement from services from Russia and China, while the total damage amounted to 211 billion euros. (translated)
Cyberattacken: Deutsche Firmen melden mehr Angriffe ausländischer Geheimdienste
