Commentary: In cyber warfare, no defense at a snail's pace helps
The cyber attack on Berlin reveals glaring protection gaps. Countries cannot defend against such attacks alone. In the future, the federal government must be allowed to intervene immediately.
A recent hacker attack on Berlin highlights Germany's inadequate preparedness for cyber threats, which have become a normal occurrence. The country is a target for authoritarian states like Russia and hacker groups that exploit its vulnerabilities. Despite previous warnings, including a recent attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport allegedly directed by Russia, the government is reacting slowly to the threat.
A reform of the intelligence services has been approved, but it will take months to become law, and regulations to protect critical infrastructure are still lacking.
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