The introduction of laws on critical infrastructure by the federal government has raised concerns among various associations. The regulations are seen as unclear, and there are worries about short deadlines. Moreover, it remains uncertain which federal office will be responsible for the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures.
AVM has released a new FritzOS update for the Fritzbox 4060 broadband router, which features a Qualcomm chip. This update comes after AVM moved away from the outdated MIPS platform in 2022. The Fritzbox 4060 is part of personal critical infrastructure, and it is important for it to receive regular maintenance and updates.
A security flaw was found in the Schufa app Bonify, which allowed a hacker named Lilith Wittmann to access creditworthiness information about former Minister Spahn. Although the gap only allowed access for a short period of time, this incident has raised concerns about the security of personal data.
The wave of legislation on critical infrastructure has led to many unanswered questions. The draft laws submitted by the Federal Ministry of the Interior for better physical protection of infrastructures and the implementation of the EU network and information security directive NIS2 have prompted reactions from various associations. While the KRITIS Umbrella Act focuses on physical protection, the revisions in the area of cybersecurity have raised concerns and uncertainty among those affected.
Fiber optic expansion in Germany has been picking up speed, but many consumers are still unable to access super-fast internet connections. According to a survey commissioned by Verivox, around 30 percent of consumers are interested in a fiber optic connection but are currently unable to get one due to various reasons.
Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, continues to make changes to the platform. He has hinted at renaming the brand and introducing a new logo. Musk’s tweet suggests a shift towards developing the platform into an app that goes beyond messaging, with features such as shopping and payment functions. Additionally, there have been partial restrictions on direct messages as part of efforts to combat spam.
