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State-Sponsored Phishing Campaign Targets Signal Users
On April 22, 2026, the BSI and BfV reported an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile individuals in Germany via the Signal messaging app. The campaign, attributed to a likely state-sponsored actor, focuses on…
2 articles · Updated April 22, 2026 -
EU Officials Targeted by State-Sponsored Cyberattacks on Messaging Apps
For the first time, the EU has officially acknowledged that state actors are attempting to hack into the messaging accounts of high-ranking officials using spear-phishing techniques. The attacks primarily target Signal…
5 articles · Updated August 26, 2026 -
Global Takedown of Kratos Phishing-as-a-Service Infrastructure
On July 20, 2026, German and U.S. authorities dismantled the Kratos phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, arresting its developer in Indonesia. The operation neutralized over 200 servers and disrupted approximately…
17 articles · Updated July 21, 2026 -
Europol Shuts Down Major Marketplace for Stolen Data
Europol announced the closure of Leakbase, one of the largest platforms for stolen data, during an international operation led by the Amsterdam police. The marketplace had 142,000 registered users globally, and its…
2 articles · Updated March 5, 2026 -
Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
In the lead-up to the September 2026 elections in Germany, a disinformation campaign has emerged, primarily targeting candidates like Eric Stehr from the Left Party. Fake videos and posts allege serious crimes against…
2 articles · Updated August 3, 2026 -
Global Phishing Service Kratos Taken Down by Law Enforcement
A joint operation by the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) and U.S. authorities has dismantled the infrastructure of Kratos, a major phishing service responsible for stealing credentials from hundreds of thousands of…
5 articles · Updated July 20, 2026 -
Cyberattack on External Billing Service Affects Multiple German Hospitals
A cyberattack on external billing service providers has compromised patient data across several German hospitals, including the Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, and Universitätsklinikum…
3 articles · Updated May 22, 2026 -
Germany Proposes Cyber Strikes Against Russian Drone Manufacturers
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Bundestag Parliamentary Control Committee, has proposed that German intelligence services be granted authority to conduct preventive cyberattacks on Russian drone manufacturers. This…
2 articles · Updated August 11, 2026 -
Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections with 180+ Fake Posts
A Russian disinformation operation known as Matryoshka is actively targeting candidates in the upcoming German state elections, scheduled for September 2026. The campaign has produced over 180 fake posts across social…
21 articles · Updated August 3, 2026 -
Phishing Attacks Prompt Shift from Signal to Wire in Bundestag
Recent phishing attacks targeting politicians and officials in Germany have raised security concerns, particularly regarding the use of messenger services. Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has recommended the adoption…
2 articles · Updated May 2, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- 202602%5FBf V%5FBSI — www.bsi.bund.de · August 26, 2026
- Nach Drohnenvorfallund In Leipzig Ein Beleg Dafuer Dass Man Uns Vorfuehrt Cdu Politiker Will Bnd In Russland Zuschlagen Lassen — www.welt.de · August 12, 2026
- Fact Check: German Elections Focus on Russian Fakes — www.dw.com · August 4, 2026
- 260720 PM Kratos — www.bka.de · July 22, 2026
- Mitigating Attacks Before They Impact Infrastructure: Link11 provides next generation network DDoS protection — Cybersecuritynews · July 1, 2026
- Mitigating Attacks Before They Impact Infrastructure: Link11 provides next generation network DDoS protection — Gbhackers · July 1, 2026
- Sck — www.cyberagentur.de · June 1, 2026
- Cyberkriminelle Entwenden Patientendaten Bei Ehemaligem Externem Abrechnungs Dienstleister Des Ukd — www.uniklinik-duesseldorf.de · May 22, 2026