Cyberattacks have hit almost all German companies during past year


Managers surveyed in the study reported security incidents in 59% of companies where working from home has been an option since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. — AFP

Almost 90% of German companies have been targeted by cyberattacks in recent months, the Bitkom information and telecommunications association reported on Aug 5.

It highlighted a rise in cases during this year and last, in which information and production systems were paralysed by extortionists seeking payment to remove blocks.

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