D-Trust reports data protection incident with certificates
On January 13, 2025, D-Trust GmbH was the victim of a cyberattack. The data protection incident affects the application portal for signature and seal cards. As a user, you should be aware of this incident, as your personal data may have been compromised....
LKA Lower Saxony warns of fraudulent crypto investment sites
The State Criminal Police Office of Lower Saxony is sounding the alarm: fake crypto investment sites are a growing threat. On polizei-praevention.de, officials warn of the sophisticated methods used by fraudsters who continue to operate successfully. The crypto scam...
Russian disinformation on Bluesky: How to protect yourself
Bluesky, the new social media platform, is the focus of Russian disinformation campaigns. Hundreds of accounts are spreading fake news and propaganda lies in five languages, including German. These activities are not only endangering public opinion, but...
New phishing scam: danger for PayPal accounts
A dangerous phishing scam is currently threatening PayPal users in Germany. Cyber criminals are aiming to gain access to end devices and steal sensitive data. These attempts to defraud online payments not only put personal information at risk, but...
EU calls for transparency in X recommendation algorithm
The European Union is campaigning for more transparency in the digital world. At the heart of this is the demand for Platform X to disclose its recommendation algorithm. This measure aims to strengthen data protection and improve the functioning of digital...
German government: New plans for data retention
The German government is once again on the verge of a U-turn on data retention. After deputy government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann advocated mandatory IP retention, there were new developments over the holidays. Wolfgang Büchner,...
Cyber incident at Atos: data theft exposes security gaps
The latest cyber incident at Atos has shaken the IT security landscape. A large-scale data theft exposed serious security vulnerabilities. This case underlines the importance of independent IT security research for a secure IT environment.
Civil rights activists: Digital passports promote surveillance
The world of travel documents is about to change. Digital passports with biometric data are becoming increasingly important. They promise more efficient border controls and increased security. But the introduction of this technology also raises questions....
Movement data from VW electric cars discovered in the cloud
Volkswagen is at the center of a data protection debate. The VW subsidiary Cariad has unintentionally stored movement data from 800,000 electric cars in the Amazon cloud. This discovery raises questions about the security of customer data in the era of electromobility...
Security flaws in the electronic patient file 3.0
The electronic patient file 3.0 is the focus of cyber security in the healthcare sector. At the 38th Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, security experts Martin Tschirsich and Bianca Kastl presented serious security vulnerabilities. They were able to...
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