#PoliticalParties

Germany’s CDU still struggling to restore data months after June cyberattack

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September 16, 2024 at 10:39AM Germany’s CDU party is still grappling with restoring member data months after a cyberattack. The hacking has caused concerns about the party’s ability to select representatives for the upcoming federal election. Although the details have not been fully disclosed, the attack has raised concerns about cybersecurity and potential international involvement. … Read more

Russia’s Cozy Bear caught phishing German politicos with phony dinner invites

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March 23, 2024 at 03:58AM Russian cyberspies targeted German political parties using phishing emails disguised as dinner invitations. The emails contained a backdoor, WINELOADER, that aimed to infect targets’ PCs for long-term access to networks and data. The espionage group, linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, has expanded its targets, techniques, and even lurked … Read more