Germany Strengthens Cyber Defense Systems To Anticipate Attacks Mainly From Russia Related To Elections

JAKARTA - German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said her country should step up its defenses against cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns, especially from Russia, in line with election preparations.

"We must also protect our democracy in the digital world," Nancy Faeser said in a statement after the publication of the Federal Office's annual report on Information Security.

"We must arm ourselves against the threat of hacking, manipulation, and disinformation attacks. This mixed threat comes mainly from the (President Vladimir) Putin regime in Russia, as well as from other actors," continued Faeser.

Germany will hold elections early next year, after the three-way coalition of the Social Democrats Olaf Scholz collapsed as the economy slowed down and increased support for populist politicians.

The agency's report said no significant cybersecurity incidents occurred when voters in Germany went to polling stations in 2024 for EU and state elections.