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Hacker Attack Disrupts German City
A hacker attack shut down the entire IT system of Aschaffenburg, Germany, causing the city hall to close while authorities investigate.
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City Of AschaffenburgDpaSpdCriminal Police
Carla DiehlJürgen Herzing
- How was the attack discovered?
- The attack was discovered in the morning when employees could not log into their computers due to locked passwords; it appears to be an automated password-guessing attempt.
- Who is investigating the attack?
- The Aschaffenburg police are investigating the attack to identify and prosecute those responsible. A city employee is providing updates on the city's website.
- What happened in Aschaffenburg, Germany?
- The city of Aschaffenburg in Germany experienced a hacker attack that took down its entire IT system, making it unreachable by phone or email.
- What actions did the city take in response?
- As a precaution, the city shut down its entire IT system, including the phone system, to prevent further damage. The Rathaus (city hall) is closed until at least Friday.
- What is the current status of the situation?
- While the extent of the intrusion is still under investigation, authorities believe the attack was blocked and no data was compromised. A system scan is underway to confirm this.