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Cybersecurity: Secretary of State Calls for Increased Measures After Cyber Attack

A new cyberattack on Senate administrations in Berlin leads to calls for strengthened defensive measures.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Berlin, approximately 1.2 million cyberattacks are thwarted each month. The recent attack, which specifically targeted two Senate administrations, has raised concerns. Secretary of State Hauer stated that many questions remain unanswered following this incident, and he continues to see risks to IT security.

Hauer urged the committee to strengthen defensive measures against such attacks. The current situation highlights the vulnerabilities in existing security infrastructures and the need to develop proactive measures to enhance sensitivity and resilience against future threats.

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