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Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data released on Monday showed, at a time of heightened anxiety in Europe over suspected Russian hackers and spies in the run-up to elections.
BERLIN (Reuters) – Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data released on Monday showed, at a time of heightened anxiety in Europe over suspected Russian hackers and spies in the run-up to elections.
“The threat level in the area of cyber security remains high,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on presenting the report at the Federal Criminal Police Office in Wiesbaden.
The number of cybercrimes committed by foreign actors has risen consistently since German authorities started compiling the figure in 2020. In 2022, the increase was 8%.
Earlier this month, Germany accused Russia of launching cyberattacks on its defence and aerospace firms and ruling party.
These attacks – attributable to Russian military intelligence – “show how big the threat is,” Faeser said. “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.”
(Reporting by by Friederike Heine, Editing by Rachel More)
Cybercrime refers to illegal activities conducted via the internet or through digital devices, including hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.
Cybersecurity involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information.
Foreign cybercrime refers to cybercriminal activities that originate from outside a country's borders, often involving international actors targeting domestic systems.
A cyberattack is a deliberate attempt to breach the security of a computer system or network, often to steal data, disrupt services, or cause damage.
Data protection refers to the practices and processes that safeguard personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
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