Cyberattack temporarily paralyzes German rail network systems

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DDoS Attack Disrupts German Railway Booking Systems On February 17, 2026, a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack targeted the booking and information systems of Deutsche Bahn, Germany's railway operator. The attack caused significant disruptions, affecting the app and website, but countermeasures were implemented swiftly, allowing services to be restored by February 18, 2026. 21 sources 50