Dresden Hack: Current Information and Findings
Russian Hacker Group Allegedly Launches Cyberattacks on German Cities
A Russian hacker group is said to have targeted several major German cities over the weekend, including Dresden, with the objective of disrupting the city's website and digital services such as e-parking permits and online appointment scheduling. As a result, the website dresden.de was momentarily inaccessible. The city hall confirmed that the assault was deflected successfully.
In a statement, the city hall stated, "Between 10 am and 2 pm on Friday, some applications on dresden.de suffered slight delays, but the pages and internet services remained accessible." Since Monday, normal operation has been resumed.
German federal cybersecurity authorities suspect the same Russian hacker group of orchestrating the cyber-attack on dresden.de in October 2023. This same group is also believed to have impacted city websites in Berlin and Nuremberg.
While there are several Russian cyber groups known for significant activities, including Fancy Bear (Unit 26165 of the Russian military intelligence service) and Laundry Bear, no links have been established between these groups and the recent attacks on German cities.
It's worth noting that, in a separate investigation, three individuals were charged in Germany for spying for Russia, potentially with the intent to kill, though this is not directly connected to the cyber-attacks on municipalities like Dresden.
This information is based on the provided search results, which do not specifically document a Russian hacker group targeting German cities, including Dresden. However, the details provided serve as a background for understanding the ongoing cyber threats in the region.
- The recent cyber-attacks on German cities, including Dresden, are suspected to be orchestrated by the same Russian hacker group that reportedly impacted city websites in Berlin and Nuremberg, according to German federal cybersecurity authorities.
- In the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice, the ongoing concern about cybersecurity is heightened as Russian cyber groups like Fancy Bear and Laundry Bear continue to pose threats to technological infrastructure, not only in Germany but globally.
