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New Threats in Cybersecurity
In a significant security breach reported recently, the Sophos Firewall hacking incident that occurred in a government network has raised alarm bells among cybersecurity experts. This event took place in early October 2023, showcasing the persistent threats faced by go...
In Germany, the ambitious IT project known as Police 2020, initiated to modernize, digitalize, and unify the fragmented IT architecture of the police forces, is reportedly making slow but steady progress. This update comes in response to questions presented by The Left party in the Bundestag to the...
In week 42 of 2024, the political landscape in Germany witnessed a significant upheaval. The so-called 'Progressive Coalition', which had held power with ambitions for comprehensive reforms, met its untimely demise. This coalition, originally formed to foster progress and innovation, crumbled under...
In January 2024, the introduction of a controversial security package in Germany has sparked significant debate and opposition among privacy advocates, civil rights organizations, and the general public. This legislative proposal has been brought forward by the ruling government coalition, which arg...
The city of Munich is making strides towards adopting open-source software again, following the controversial termination of the LiMux project. In response to a City Council decision made four years ago, the IT department is now actively implementing a five-point open-source plan put forward by the...