Germany names China as source of attack on government geospatial agency

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

Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

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

German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage

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

German Authorities Issue Arrest Warrants for Three Suspected Chinese Spies

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

Germany arrests trio accused of trying to smuggle naval military tech to China

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

German IT Consultant Fined Thousands for Reporting Security Failing

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

Bangladesh Election App Crashes Amid Suspected Cyberattack

January 9, 2024 at 10:56AM Ukraine and Germany are accused of launching a cyberattack to disrupt a Bangladesh national election app. The app, used to provide election updates and candidate data, is impacted by slow performance. Although the exact nature of the attack is not specified, it’s suspected to be caused by botnets from Ukraine … Read more