In 2025, German businesses face escalating cyberattacks causing nearly €289 billion in damages, with SMEs most affected and urgent calls for better cybersecurity culture and strategies.
German cybersecurity agency BSI warns that thousands of outdated Exchange servers pose GDPR compliance risks, affecting public institutions such as hospitals and schools.
Microsoft's 2025 report ranks Germany as the EU's most targeted nation by cyber attacks, driven mostly by financially motivated ransomware.
A cyber extortion attack exploiting Salesforce services has leaked millions of customer records, affecting multiple companies including Qantas, with ongoing investigations and warnings of further data exposure.
German companies are underestimating cybersecurity threats, with FBI warnings highlighting the risks of cloud attacks.