Kommentar: Im Cyberkrieg hilft keine Abwehr im Schneckentempo
Der Cyberangriff auf Berlin zeigt eklatante Schutzlücken. Solche Attacken können die Länder nicht allein abwehren. Der Bund muss künftig sofort eingreifen dürfen.
The cyberattack on Berlin is more than just an alarm bell. It reveals Germany's poor preparation for a threat that has become an everyday occurrence. Cyberattacks and sabotage are no longer exceptions. Germany is now in the crosshairs of authoritarian states like Russia and hacker groups that deliberately exploit our vulnerabilities.
The fact is, this has been known for years. The recent Russian-guided drone attack attempt at Leipzig Airport only underscored the tense threat landscape once again. Yet, the state responds as if it has all the time in the world. And that is catastrophic. True, the reform of intelligence services has been decided. However, it will still take months before the new powers become actual law.
Protecting critical infrastructure such as power lines and train lines looks no better. The Bundestag passed the so-called Critical Roof Law in March. Yet, legal regulations are still missing that allow operators to determine the specific protective measures they must take. As the threat intensifies, the German state reacts at glacial speed.
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