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Cyberwar is a highly technological form of war in the information era. Hacker attacks are intended to manipulate information and to sabotage infrastructure services of the opponent.

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DW Sendung Shift | Smishing

Watch out for text message scams

Fraudsters use dubious text messages, or SMS, to deceive unsuspecting recipient into revealing personal information.
TechnologyJune 28, 202401:21 min
A series of faces being scanned on a computer

Identity theft a worrying trend in India

Some 45% of Indian consumers have encountered identity theft, and fraud involving AI voices and videos is also rising.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202402:06 min
DW Sendung Shift | Tipps Karsten Nohl

How to prevent identity theft

Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication are great strategies for keeping your personal data safe.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202401:07 min
DW Sendung Shift | Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster breach: Customers' personal data stolen

Cyber criminals infiltered a cloud service platfrom, stealing the personal data of millions of music fans.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202402:01 min
DW Sendung Shift | ID theft

Identity theft: How secure is your personal data online?

How do hackers steal personal data? SHIFT explains scammers’ methods and how to protect yourself.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202412:34 min
Studioaufnahme von einem Smartphone

Recognizing and Dodging AI Investment Scams

Online investment scams are on the rise globally - how can you protect yourself?
Digital WorldJune 27, 202404:36 min
The Telegram app in the Apple app store seen on a smartphone

Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine's national security?

Ukraine is considering banning Telegram to stop the spread of pro-Russian misinformation on the messenger app.
MediaApril 5, 2024
Microsoft Logo and Open Locks

Microsoft says Russian hackers accessed executives' emails

The hacker group believed to responsible for the breach was previously linked to Russia's foreign intelligence agency.
CrimeJanuary 20, 2024
A laptop displays the website of the IT Army of Ukraine, a volunteer hacker group

Ukraine war: What's the impact of cyber guerrillas?

Hackers have helped Kyiv's war effort, but their activity also draws criticism.
PoliticsDecember 23, 2023
A person sits at a laptop with screens around them. Their faced is in shadow from the dark hoodie they wear.

Israel: How hackers fight a digital war

From false rocket alarms to news sites being down - Hacker groups from around the world are causing havoc in Israel.
Digital WorldOctober 17, 202305:36 min
Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian TV and radio stations hacked with fake Putin message

Hackers took over the broadcasts of several TV and radio stations along in the regions bordering Ukraine.
ConflictsJune 5, 2023
The undated artist illustration of a mini-satellite developed by the US space agency Nasa called "Cyclon Global Navigation Satellite System" (CYGNNS)

China building ability to hijack enemy satellites: report

Classified US intelligence has revealed how Beijing seeks control of wartime communications, the FT reported.
ConflictsApril 21, 2023
Hacker using a keyboard (symbolic picture)

German firms targeted by Russian hackers?

In response to Western sanctions, the Kremlin may aim to harm German firms with cyberattacks. Are such fears justified?
BusinessMarch 25, 2022
Janosch Delcker

Ukraine cyberwar like nothing we've seen before

Janosch Delcker
Hacktivists around the world have got involved in the Ukraine war. There is no telling what will happen next.
TechnologyMarch 3, 2022
A photo of a laptop screen showing a warning message during a cyberattack in Ukraine in January 2022

Cyberwar creates chaos, 'it won't win the war'

There have been at least 150 cyberattacks in Ukraine since Russia's invasion. But experts say it won't decide the war.
ScienceMarch 3, 2022
A man stands next to giant fuel pipelines

Cyberattack strikes major US pipeline firm

Colonial Pipeline supplies millions of barrels of fuel to the eastern and southern US each day.
CrimeMay 8, 2021
Caricature of the statue of liberty

Russian empire strikes back?

After the revelations of US cyberattacks against Russian targets, Vladimir Putin will surely retaliate.
PoliticsFebruary 28, 2019
A humanoid-looking robot

Scientists are 'rotten forecasters'

It's tough predicting the future. But that hasn't stopped the British Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees. He spoke to DW.
ScienceSeptember 28, 2018
12.10.2012 DW SHIFT Cyberwar

This cyberwar just got real

Is death and destruction the only way to do war? Or can it be less graphic, like a netwar on air traffic control?
ScienceMay 24, 2018
Young person visiting 'IS' website

Intelligence chief warns of IS sympathizers in Germany

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says IS sympathizers returning to the country could pose a security risk.
PoliticsOctober 19, 2017
Marcel Fürstenau

Arms control is needed in cyberspace

Marcel Fürstenau
After spending the past week at cyber conferences, DW's Marcel Fürstenau is unsure what to do about virtual dangers.
ConflictsMay 8, 2017
01.2012 DW Shift Sendungslogo

SHIFT - Living in the Digital Age

Cyber attacks influence on policy, virtual reality to treat pain and a Turkish version of Van Gogh.
CultureMarch 28, 2017
DW Sendung Shift Cyberkrieg

Cyber Warfare

Cyber warfare is on the increase. There's concern that elections could be manipulated.
CultureMarch 28, 2017
Nordkorea Südkorea demilitarisierte Zone | Grenzzaun

Trump inherits cyberwar against North Korea

After the US implemented the strategy, several missile launches failed or the projectiles veered off course.
ConflictsMarch 5, 2017
Symbolbild Hacker Cyberkriminalität

Countries of origin of cyber attacks in November 2014: Shift Ranking of December 16

1. USA 8.402.997 attacks | 2. Russia 3.337.539 | 3. Germany 1.537.199 | 4. China 1.099.913 | 5. France 710.764 | Source: Sicherheitstacho.eu
December 16, 2014
A man sits in the dark in front of several illuminated screens Photo: Jana Pape dpa

Nerds to the front!

21st century warriors will be armed with computers and could bring countries to their knees.
August 8, 2013
Botnet infections

Battling botnets

In a DW interview, a Netherlands-based researcher says that botnets remain a widespread problem.
September 16, 2011
William Lynn

Cyberwar

Cyberdefense policy has reached into the highest levels of government, military around the globe.
July 21, 2011
Keyboard and lock

German cyber-defense

An Interior Ministry official says attacks against Germany are on the rise, primarily from China.
December 28, 2010
A young Chinese woman lays flowers in front of Google China headquarters in Beijing

Google in China

Google tries to abide by its motto of 'Don't be evil' by ending cooperation with Chinese censors
January 14, 2010