Sudwestdeutsche Medienholding (SWMH), owner of Suddeutsche Zeitung, experienced a brief critical IT security incident in mid-July, affecting multiple publications. Unauthorised access was detected, prompting immediate security measures. Despite the incident, online reporting and production continued without disruptions. The police cybercrime unit has been informed, and external IT experts are investigating the breach. SWMH is working closely with law enforcement and data protection authorities to identify the perpetrators and enhance cybersecurity. The incident highlights a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks in Germany, often attributed to foreign threats.
The German media group Sudwestdeutsche Medienholding (SWMH) has faced a critical IT security incident, involving unauthorized access to its internal network that affected multiple publications.
The group reported that extensive security measures were implemented swiftly following the detection of unusual activity, and that all online reporting and newspaper production continued uninterrupted.
The cyberattack has been reported to the police cybercrime unit and is under investigation by external IT security experts, with SWMH cooperating with law enforcement.
Germany has seen a rise in cyberattacks on companies and government organizations, with many attributed to foreign state actors such as Russia or China.
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