Tag #Critical Infrastructure

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Germany Fails to Pass Key Bills Due to Political Gridlock

Germany's parliament failed to pass crucial legislation, including a bill establishing a documentation center for NSU terror victims and a cybersecurity bill, due to the Union party's last-minute refusal to cooperate, leaving the country vulnerable and victims without justice.

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UK Navy Tracks Russian Espionage Vessel Amid Undersea Cable Sabotage Fears

The UK Royal Navy shadowed the Russian research vessel Jantar, suspected of espionage near critical underwater infrastructure, prompting a strong warning to Russia amid suspected sabotage incidents affecting undersea cables.

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Severed Baltic Sea Cable Sparks Sabotage Investigation

A fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden was severed in the Baltic Sea on January 26th, 2024, prompting a NATO investigation and the apprehension of a suspect vessel by Swedish authorities; while the disruption is minor for end users, the incident is part of a pattern of similar attacks in t...

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Damaged Undersea Cable Spurs NATO Investigation in Baltic Sea

An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia's Ventspils and Sweden's Gotland was damaged on Sunday in Sweden's exclusive economic zone, likely due to external factors, prompting a joint investigation by NATO and Baltic Sea nations.

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Baltic Sea Cable Damaged, Suspected Sabotage Prompts Investigation

An underwater data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, prompting a Latvian investigation into a Maltese cargo ship and two other vessels; the damage is substantial and possibly caused by an external factor, leading to coordination with NATO and Sweden.

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German Security Agency Warns Against Solar Power Grid Plan Due to Cybersecurity Risks

Germany's plan to use internet-capable Chinese-made inverters in solar power plants to stabilize the grid faces strong opposition from the BSI due to significant security risks, as these inverters could be remotely controlled by the manufacturers or hackers, potentially impacting the entire European...

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Germany Fails to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Protection Before Election

Germany's parliament failed to strengthen critical infrastructure protection before the election due to disagreements between SPD, Greens, and FDP, leaving the implementation of the NIS-2 directive and Kritis-Dachgesetz to the next government, increasing the country's vulnerability to attacks and di...

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Damaged Baltic Sea Cable Sparks Sabotage Investigation

A submarine cable connecting Sweden and Latvia was damaged on January 26th, 2024, due to "external factors", prompting a Swedish investigation for aggravated sabotage and raising concerns about a potential hybrid war against Western countries. The Latvian navy deployed a warship, and a Bulgarian shi...

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Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage: Suspect Vessel Seized, Joint Investigation Launched

A new undersea data cable between Sweden and Latvia was sabotaged in Swedish territorial waters, prompting a joint investigation by Sweden, Latvia, and NATO; a suspect ship was seized, and while data transmission was disrupted, alternative solutions minimized impact on end-users.

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Damaged Baltic Sea Cable Spurs Investigation

A fiber optic cable connecting Ventspils, Latvia, and Gotland, Sweden, was damaged on January 26th, causing data transmission disruptions; a criminal investigation is underway, and a nearby Panamanian-flagged vessel was investigated but cleared of suspicion.

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Failure of Canada's Cybersecurity Bill Exposes Critical Infrastructure to Attacks

Canada's cybersecurity bill, Bill C-26, which aimed to protect critical infrastructure, died due to the recent parliamentary prorogation, leaving businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks costing \$1.2 billion in 2023; experts urge proactive measures until the bill is reinstated.

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Suspected Chinese Ship Damages Taiwan-US Undersea Cable

Taiwanese authorities suspect a Chinese-crewed, Cameroonian-flagged ship, the Shunxing-39, of damaging an undersea cable connecting Taiwan to the US on January 4th, 2024, near Keelung harbor; high seas prevented its apprehension, and the vessel escaped to South Korea.

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