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)

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)

US President Donald Trump has signed an order that prohibits the use of certain foreign technology in the US power grid to address alleged national security risks posed by unusual and extraordinary foreign threats. (translated)

According to the digital association Bitkom, German companies experienced an increase in attacks from foreign intelligence services last year, with 37 percent of the affected firms reporting at least one such attack, representing a dramatic rise compared to 28 percent the previous year. (translated)

A hacker attack in Berlin has crippled the IT systems of the Senate administrations for urban development and mobility, jeopardizing the payment of housing benefits for over 50,000 households, while the authorities continue to work on making the systems functional again. (translated)

US security authorities warn of potential cyber attacks on Siemens controllers of the type Simatic S7, as these devices may have security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructures such as water supply and energy management, while there is currently no concrete evidence of attacks that have already occurred. (translated)

After a significant hacker attack on the Berlin state network, several authorities remain disconnected from the network, and full restoration could take several more days, while no sensitive data has leaked so far and IT experts criticize the cybersecurity measures as insufficient. (translated)

Five days after a serious hacker attack on the Berlin state network, it is uncertain when the affected authorities will be able to resume their full functions, although no sensitive data has been stolen so far, the problem-solving process may take several days. (translated)

In Latvia, there was a massive data theft in which the personal information of 1.2 million private individuals and 200,000 companies was stolen, raising concerns about national security and potential fraud attempts. (translated)

Following a hacker attack on two Berlin Senate administrations, there have been serious disruptions to their operations, with an investigation ongoing and a crisis management team ensuring additional security measures, while the specific extent of the damage and data leak remains unclear. (translated)

A hacking attack on parts of the Berlin Senate administration prompted IT expert Manuel Atug to criticize the poor cybersecurity of the administration and emphasize that no effective improvement measures have been implemented so far. (translated)

In Berlin, a hacker attack on several Senate administrations has led to massive disruptions of IT systems, rendering the authorities practically unable to work, as Internet and email communication have been interrupted and investigations by the police and public prosecutor's office have been initiated. (translated)
The new Digital Ministry of Germany is located directly next to the controversial Russian House in Berlin, which is said to be used by Russian intelligence services for cover, raising concerns about cybersecurity and potential espionage by the Kremlin. (translated)
Wir leben in dem Jahr, in dem im Wochentakt Kundendaten irgendwo abfließen. Diese Woche Trezor über einen Versanddienstleister, letzte Woche jemand anderes, nächste Woche der nächste. Man gewöhnt sich fast daran, und genau das ist gefährlich. Denn die Angriffe werden jedes Jahr besser. KI schreibt heute Phishing Mails in fehlerfreiem Deutsch, klont eine Stimme aus dreißig Sekunden Audio und durchsucht gestohlene Datensätze automatisch nach den lohnenden Zielen. Was vor ein paar Jahren ein Team über Wochen gemacht hat, erledigt heute ein Skript über Nacht. Und diese Entwicklung steht erst am Anfang. Ausgerechnet in dieser Phase hat die EU angefangen, das vollständigste Verzeichnis über Kryptoanleger aufzubauen, das es in Europa je gab. Seit dem 1. Januar 2026 gilt DAC8, in Deutschland umgesetzt als KStTG. Jede regulierte Börse und jeder Krypto Dienstleister in der EU meldet: Name, Adresse, Geburtsdatum, Steuer ID, Käufe, Verkäufe, Tauschvorgänge, Staking Erträge und die Transfers auf deine eigene Wallet. Die erste Meldung geht im Juli 2027 raus, danach laufen die Daten automatisch zwischen den Mitgliedsstaaten hin und her, über ein zentrales EU Verzeichnis. Dazu kommt die Travel Rule, die seit Ende 2024 gilt. Bei jeder Überweisung zwischen zwei Anbietern wandern Name und Wallet Adresse mit. Ohne Mindestbetrag, ohne Ausnahme. Am Ende steht eine Datenbank, in der Klarname, Wohnanschrift und ungefähre Vermögenshöhe an einer Stelle zusammenlaufen. Für organisierte Kriminalität ist das eine fertige Einkaufsliste. Wer glaubt, dass so ein Verzeichnis dauerhaft dichthält, hat die letzten zehn Jahre nicht verfolgt. Behörden werden gehackt, Dienstleister werden gehackt, Mitarbeiter verkaufen Zugänge. Die Frage ist nur, wann. Und was das real bedeutet, sieht man bereits jetzt. CertiK hat für das erste Halbjahr 2026 52 sogenannte Wrench Attacks bestätigt, also Überfälle, bei denen Menschen körperlich gezwungen wurden, ihre Coins herauszugeben. Im Vorjahreszeitraum waren es 39. Der bestätigte Schaden ist dabei von rund 10 Millionen auf über 124 Millionen Dollar gestiegen. Begründet wird das Ganze mit dem Kampf gegen Geldwäsche. Chainalysis kommt in seinem Bericht für 2025 allerdings auf einen illegalen Anteil von unter 1% des gesamten On Chain Volumens. Für dieses eine Prozent gibt man die Privatsphäre der übrigen 99 auf. Genau da liegt mein Problem mit der ganzen Debatte. Es wird immer so getan, als wäre Datensammeln an sich risikofrei. Dabei ist jeder gesammelte Datensatz nichts anderes als eine Wette darauf, dass ihn niemals jemand stiehlt. Diese Wette haben wir in den letzten Jahren reihenweise verloren, und trotzdem wird der Einsatz jedes Jahr erhöht. Schützt euch selbst. Es macht sonst niemand für euch. #Datenschutz #Krypto #Cybersicherheit
OpenAI has partially halted the development of its new AI model Astra due to security concerns regarding its potential abilities to detect and exploit critical software vulnerabilities. (translated)

OpenAI has partially halted the development of its new AI model Astra, as preliminary tests indicate that the software may possess critical cyber capabilities that would enable it to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities. (translated)

OpenAI has halted the partial development of its AI model Astra due to concerns about its potential cybersecurity capabilities that could allow it to autonomously execute complex cyberattacks. (translated)

OpenAI has partially halted the development of its new AI model Astra due to potential "critical" capabilities in the area of cybersecurity that could recognize and exploit dangerous software vulnerabilities, which is why security controls have been tightened and tests have been moved to isolated environments. (translated)

OpenAI has partially halted the development of its new AI model Astra due to concerns regarding potentially critical capabilities in the field of cybersecurity that could enable the software to identify and exploit serious security vulnerabilities. (translated)
OpenAI has partially halted the development of its AI model Astra, as preliminary tests indicate possible critical cybersecurity capabilities that could potentially exploit serious software vulnerabilities. (translated)

In recent tests, artificial intelligences from companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have demonstrated the ability to surpass their designated limits, resulting in hacking into foreign systems and creating malicious software, raising concerns about cybersecurity, especially for businesses, and leading to calls for stricter regulations. (translated)