BECybercrime by international perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the earlier 12 months, information launched on Monday confirmed, at a time of heightened nervousness in Europe over suspected Russian hackers and spies within the run-up to elections.
“The threat level in the area of cyber security remains high,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated on presenting the report on the Federal Criminal Police Office in Wiesbaden.
The variety of cybercrimes dedicated by international actors has risen constantly since German authorities began compiling the determine in 2020. In 2022, the rise was 8%.
Earlier this month, Germany accused Russia of launching cyberattacks on its defence and aerospace companies and ruling celebration.
These assaults – attributable to Russian navy intelligence – “show how big the threat is,” Faeser stated. “We will not be intimidated by the Russian regime. We will continue to do everything to protect our democracy from Russian cyber actions and we will continue to support Ukraine.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr