Security News

Germany pushes router security rules, OpenWRT and CCC push back
2018-11-20 11:21

Hacker coalition wants device support timeline clarified, free firmware mandates Last week, in a attempt to address broadband router security, the German government published its suggestions for...

Germany's Continental Bans WhatsApp From Work Phones
2018-06-05 11:37

German car parts supplier Continental on Tuesday said it was banning the use of WhatsApp and Snapchat on work-issued mobile phones "with immediate effect" because of data protection concerns. read more

Germany Preparing Backdoor Law
2017-12-06 15:06

The German Interior Minister is preparing a bill that allows the government to mandate backdoors in encryption. No details about how likely this is to pass. I am skeptical....

Germany Drops Probe Into Mass NSA Surveillance
2017-10-05 23:31

Prosecutors in Germany on Thursday closed an investigation into whether US and British intelligence services systematically carried out extensive spying on the country's citizens, citing a lack of...

Germany on Guard Against Election Hacks, Fake News
2017-09-22 13:25

As the clock ticks down to elections Sunday, Germany's cyber defense nervously hopes it'll be third time lucky after Russia was accused of meddling in the US and French votes. read more

Mirai Malware Attacker Extradited From Germany to UK (InfoRiskToday)
2017-08-31 12:03

Daniel Kaye Charged With DDoS, Blackmail Against Lloyds and Barclays BanksAdmitted Mirai malware attacker Daniel Kaye has been extradited from Germany to the United Kingdom, where he faces charges...

British Hacker Convicted in Germany of Major Cyber Attack (Security Week)
2017-07-28 13:16

A British man was handed a suspended jail sentence by a German court Friday for a massive cyber attack against Deutsche Telekom last year. read more