IT security: Home routers as a point of entry
Everyday devices are increasingly offering Chinese hackers new avenues for cybercrime. U.S. and British authorities are sounding the alarm.
By Marcel Grzanna
Everyday devices are increasingly offering Chinese hackers new avenues for cybercrime. U.S. and British authorities are sounding the alarm.
By Marcel Grzanna
In a response to a parliamentary question from the Green Party, the government confirmed that the surveillance and targeting of Jewish and Israeli interests in Germany is a priority for Iranian intelligence services.
By Maria Mitrov
While the German government says it is committed to a risk-aware approach to research cooperation with Chinese actors, critical information is often missing in practice.
By Manuel Liu
An ex-military man from the USA in Germany unsuccessfully offered secret data to China. The Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced the man to a prison term for secret service agent activities.
By Leonardo Pape
According to anonymous sources, China wants to ban the use of US and Israeli cybersecurity software. The measure is also aimed at reducing technological dependence on foreign countries.
By Fabian Peltsch
Three Germans have been convicted of illegally exporting highly sensitive specialized lasers to China. The Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf handed down suspended prison sentences and fines. An original espionage charge was dropped in the course of the proceedings.
By Amelie Richter
China accuses the USA of attacking the National Time Service Center (NTSC) through cyberattacks. The two countries report an increase in mutual hacker attacks.
By Julia Fiedler
Following the failure of an espionage trial, the British government is defending itself against accusations from the opposition that it is not standing up to China. Prime Minister Starmer now wants to release evidence from the trial.
By Leonardo Pape
A gigantic data leak provides rare insights into the architecture of the "Great Firewall" – and shows how surveillance, censorship and espionage have long since become an export hit. The systems end up in countries in the Global South.
By Andreas Landwehr
Anyone traveling to China should consider their own cyber security. Find out here what experts from German authorities and non-governmental organizations recommend.
By Julia Fiedler