Microsoft introduces passkey login for new users
A new era of digital security is dawning. Microsoft announced a groundbreaking change on May 1, 2025: New accounts will be created without a password by default in future. The technology giant named the former "World Password Day"...
Vodafone warns of scam calls in real time
At a time when scam calls are becoming increasingly sophisticated, mobile phone provider Vodafone has introduced an innovative solution. The new spam warning system is designed to effectively protect cell phone users from fraudulent calls and ensure greater security in everyday life. When...
LibreOffice warns: OpenOffice use is a security risk
An unusually clear warning is currently causing a stir in the world of open source software. The developers of LibreOffice are publicly advising against using Apache OpenOffice. This clear statement is unusual in the otherwise rather reserved...
Digital Minister: Germany should become a leading digital nation
Germany's digital future is taking shape. Federal Digital Minister Volker Wissing has a clear vision: Germany should not only keep pace, but also become Europe's driving force in the digital sector. A decisive step towards this...
Chrome with AI protection: Google integrates Gemini Nano locally
Google is revolutionizing internet security with a new AI-based protection feature for Chrome users. The technology giant recently announced that it will integrate the powerful AI model Gemini Nano directly into the browser. This innovation is designed to...
Ransomware attack on Oettinger brewery: production disrupted
One of Germany's largest breweries is currently being targeted by cyber criminals. On April 19, 2025, Oettinger-Großbrauerei was the victim of a serious digital attack in which important company data was encrypted and copied. The...
Phishing network 'Darcula' unmasked - those behind it identified
A groundbreaking international investigation has shaken up the world of cybercrime. Journalists from Bayerischer Rundfunk, the Norwegian television station NRK and the French daily newspaper Le Monde have jointly uncovered a sophisticated fraud system that...
USA: Government chats to be secured - data protection is shaky
The safeguarding of government chat messages is moving into the public eye. A judge in Washington recently ordered that all messages from an explosive Trump administration signaling group chat must be preserved. This case shows the...
Black-Red plans new surveillance powers
The coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD is planning a far-reaching expansion of surveillance powers for security authorities in Germany. These plans to strengthen surveillance are causing discussions about the balance between security and fundamental rights....
Police software analyzes health data - experts warn
The introduction of new police analysis software for health data is causing a stir in Germany. This software, which is based on technology from hessenDATA, promises to fight crime more efficiently by analyzing...
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