Rüstungs-Start-up: Drohnenhersteller Quantum Systems meldet massiven Cyberangriff
Der Drohnenhersteller aus Bayern meldet einen Angriff durch „feindliche Akteure“. Laut einem Medienbericht hat die Bundeswehr Drohnen des Unternehmens vorsorglich aus dem Verkehr gezogen.
Berlin: Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems, whose existence became known due to the Ukraine war, has become a victim of a cyberattack, according to company statements. Based in Bavaria, the defense startup announced that a "cybersecurity incident" was discovered at the end of October 2026. The Financial Times reported that the German military had therefore pulled Quantum Systems' drones out of service, taking precautionary measures following the incident, the newspaper reported.
The Defense Ministry declined to comment on the media report upon inquiry in Berlin. In a notice from the drone manufacturer based in Gilching near Munich, it further stated that an immediate internal investigation had uncovered an active cyberattack by hostile actors. The threat was contained by its IT and security teams in close and transparent collaboration with authorities.
Due to the measures taken and the nature of the incident, there was no risk for end-users and operators in operating the systems. The company reported the incident to the relevant authorities, who are currently investigating it.
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