December 13, 2024 at 10:22AM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has successfully disrupted the BadBox malware operation, which was pre-loaded in more than 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. This action aims to enhance cybersecurity for affected devices and protect users from potential threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Disruption of BadBox Malware**: … Read more
December 13, 2024 at 06:26AM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security reported that over 30,000 media devices sold with pre-installed BadBox malware became part of a botnet. The agency has disrupted communication between infected devices and their command servers, advising users to disconnect and scan devices, while working with internet providers to address the issue. … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 12:21PM Germany has dismantled the largest online cybercrime marketplace, “Crimenetwork,” and arrested its administrator. The platform was involved in the sale of drugs, stolen data, and illegal services, highlighting efforts to combat online criminal activity. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken**: German authorities successfully shut down the largest online cybercrime marketplace, called … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 12:19PM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security reports 1 in 10 German organizations affected by CrowdStrike’s July outage are dropping their current vendor’s products. 4% have already abandoned solutions, with another 6% planning to do so. Despite potential business impacts, the incident hasn’t hurt CrowdStrike much yet. The findings are from … Read more
August 1, 2024 at 02:04AM Germany has accused China-controlled actors of perpetrating a cyber attack on the Federal Office of Cartography and Geodesy in 2021. Minister Nancy Faeser strongly condemned the attack, warning of China’s ongoing cyber offensive. Meanwhile, the US considers further sanctions on tech exports to China, particularly related to high-bandwidth memory, citing … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 07:09AM Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. The government expressed serious concern over the incident and accused Russian military agents of cyberespionage, leading to diplomatic tensions between Germany and Russia. Other European countries also condemned the … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 07:57AM German officials accused Russian military agents of hacking Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other sensitive targets, with NATO and European countries joining in condemning Russia’s cyberespionage actions. The hacking, attributed to Russian military cyber operators, targeted emails and institutions over several months. International efforts shut down the botnet used by … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 06:34AM German authorities have issued arrest warrants against three citizens for allegedly spying for China. Suspects include Thomas R., believed to have gathered military technology information, and married couple Herwig F. and Ina F., accused of establishing connections for research projects. These arrests are part of a broader international trend involving … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Three individuals, including Thomas R, were arrested in Germany for attempting to transfer military technology to China, in violation of export rules. The suspects allegedly collected data on tech with military potential and sent a laser to China, receiving payment from China’s Ministry of State Security. They are set to … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 03:31PM A security researcher in Germany was fined €3,000 for reporting a vulnerability in an e-commerce database that put customer information at risk. Modern Solution GmbH downplayed the data exposure, leading to a legal battle. Hendrik H. was initially vindicated by the District Court but was eventually fined and is planning … Read more