Tag #Critical Infrastructure

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Germany Expands Nationwide Emergency Communication Network: 100th Site Completed in Baden-Württemberg

Netze BW in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, completed its 100th 450 MHz radio site for a nationwide emergency communication and energy grid control network, using LTE technology and backup power; 70 percent of Baden-Württemberg is currently covered, with 95 percent expected by year-end.

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zeit.de
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Germany Delays EU Cybersecurity Rule Implementation Until 2026

Germany plans to finalize the EU's NIS-2 cybersecurity rules by early 2026, affecting approximately 29,000 companies in critical sectors; the delay resulted from a lack of parliamentary approval in the previous legislative period.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
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UK Businesses Face Surge in Cyberattacks

A new report reveals that 27% of UK businesses experienced cyberattacks in the past year, a sharp increase from 16%, highlighting the growing vulnerability of businesses to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, exemplified by Marks & Spencer's seven-week website outage following a major attack.

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FBI Warns of Surge in Play Ransomware Attacks, Impacting 900+ Organizations

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning about a surge in Play ransomware attacks, impacting over 900 organizations globally, exploiting vulnerabilities and using tools like Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz for lateral movement.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spain to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Security with New Law

Spain's Ministry of the Interior will introduce a draft law on Tuesday to enhance the protection and resilience of critical entities against various threats, including natural disasters and cyberattacks, following a large power outage in April, mandating risk assessments and resilience plans.

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Germany's Power Grid Resilience: Preparedness for Widespread Outages

A large-scale power outage in Germany would severely disrupt services and cause economic damage; despite past incidents and the 2021 flood causing prolonged outages, current consumer risk is low; however, fuel storage is recommended for critical infrastructure.

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taz.de
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Finland Charges Oil Tanker Crew with Sabotaging Baltic Sea Cables

On Monday, Finnish authorities charged the captain and two officers of the oil tanker "Eagle S" with sabotaging five undersea cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day 2024, causing €60 million in damages and prompting a NATO response to bolster the region's security.

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welt.de
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Germany Delays, But Plans to Implement EU Cybersecurity Directive by Early 2026

Germany plans to implement the EU's NIS-2 cybersecurity directive by early 2026, aiming to strengthen protections for critical infrastructure sectors like energy, transport, and telecommunications against cyberattacks, following a missed October 2024 deadline due to political gridlock.

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dw.com
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Bremen Police Servers Disabled by DDoS Attack: Rising Cyber Threats in Germany

A February 2024 DDoS attack in Bremen, Germany, disabled police servers for two hours due to 18,000 internet requests per minute; Russian hackers claimed responsibility, emphasizing the rising threat of cyberattacks against German infrastructure and the need for improved cybersecurity.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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FBI, CISA Warn of Surge in Play Ransomware Attacks

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning about a sharp increase in Play ransomware attacks in May, affecting 900 organizations across various sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple systems, and using sophisticated techniques for lateral movement.

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Bremen Police Outage Highlights Growing Cyberattack Threat in Germany

On February 12th, a DDoS attack by Russian hackers caused a two-hour outage of Bremen's police services due to 18,000 internet connections per minute overwhelming their servers, highlighting Germany's growing vulnerability to cyberattacks and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.

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Unexplained UK Substation Fires Raise Sabotage Concerns

A series of unexplained electrical substation fires across the UK, impacting critical infrastructure near hospitals, military bases, and transport hubs, raises concerns about potential sabotage by the Russian GRU, despite government denials, with investigations ongoing.

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