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Stiftung Warentest withdraws test quality assessment of Kaspersky 
March 23, 2022
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It was an unusual step: as early as March 15, Stiftung Warentest withdrew the test quality rating from test winner Kaspersky. The reason given was the Russian attack on Ukraine. With this, Stiftung Warentest even anticipated the BSI’s warning. The test article “Antivirus programs in the test – test results for 29 antivirus programs 03/2022” can be found on the website of the Stiftung Wartentest. In this test, Kaspersky almost only took first place with its protection software for end users. According to the test, Kaspersky Internet Security was the only Windows program to receive a grade of 1,5 and…

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After BSI warning: Open letter from Eugene Kaspersky
March 17, 2022
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With his open letter, Eugene Kaspersky responds to the BSI's warning about Kaspersky software. He calls the BSI's warning "collateral damage - for cyber security". The BSI warning was issued on March 15, 2022, followed by a brief statement from Kaspersky. “In the last three weeks, the war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the world as we know it. Families, relationships and partnerships have been dramatically shattered in Ukraine, in Russia, in Europe and around the world. The avalanche of these tragic events left us all...

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BSI issues warning about Kaspersky software!
March 15, 2022
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According to Section 7 of the BSI Act, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns against the use of virus protection software from the Russian manufacturer Kaspersky. The BSI recommends replacing applications from Kaspersky's virus protection software portfolio with alternative products. Antivirus software, including the associated real-time capable cloud services, has extensive system permissions and, due to the system (at least for updates), must maintain a permanent, encrypted and non-verifiable connection to the manufacturer's servers. Therefore, trust in the reliability and self-protection of a manufacturer as well as his authentic ability to act is crucial for the safe use of such systems. When…

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Webinar March 17, 2022: Help, my data is encrypted! 
March 14, 2022
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The free webinar entitled “Help my data is encrypted!” on March 17, 2022 gives an insight into the current cyber threat situation. Stefan Becker from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) will give a lecture at 9:35 a.m. on the topic "Current threat situation". Authorities and companies are in the crosshairs of digital espionage, sabotage and data theft. According to BKA crime statistics, six percent more cases of computer crime were reported in 2020 than in 2019. The damage caused by cybercrime amounts to more than 220 billion euros per year in the German economy alone. Cybercriminals…

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BSI updates German cyber security situation after Russian attack
March 13, 2022
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In view of the situation in Ukraine, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) continuously assesses the situation related to information security. It also assesses the cyber security situation in Germany. Furthermore, the BSI recognizes an abstractly increased threat situation for Germany. For the BSI, however, there is currently no acute immediate threat to information security in Germany in connection with the situation in Ukraine. According to the BSI, this rating can change at any time. Continued increased danger for Germany The BSI therefore continues to call on companies, organizations and authorities to...

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BSI: IT security authority warns of Russian hacks
26. February 2022
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As Spiegel.de reports, the BSI is again warning German companies to prepare for cyber attacks. The NATO partners would "register increased aggressive scanning activities in their networks" - as a possible preparation for attacks. In view of the war in Ukraine, the German security authorities, the BSI, are fearing further cyber attacks that could also affect German targets. The Federal Office for Information Security sent the third warning letter to companies and authorities on Thursday - it rates the current IT threat situation in the country with the second highest warning level "orange". "As a possible preparation for attacks" Concrete reason...

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BSI: IT baseline protection compendium Edition 2022
14. February 2022
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The BSI has announced that the new IT-Grundschutz Compendium Edition 2022 is now available. It contains over 100 IT baseline protection modules, for example on Kubernetes, containerization or remote maintenance in the industrial environment. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published the new edition of the IT-Grundschutz Compendium. The 2022 edition with 104 IT-Grundschutz modules is available as a PDF on the BSI website and has also been published for the first time as a .docx and in the free DocBook XML format. IT-Grundschutz modules newly included in the compendium OPS.1.1.7 system management, OPS.1.2.6 NTP time synchronization, APP.4.4 Kubernetes, SYS.1.6 containerization, IND.3.2 remote maintenance in the industrial environment,...

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BSI: 18th German IT Security Congress online on February 01st to 02nd
29 January 2022
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Under the motto "Cyber ​​security is a matter for the bosses!", the Federal Office for Information Security is inviting you to the 1th German IT Security Congress from February 2st to 2022nd, 18. Due to the pandemic, the congress will take place online. In order to offer as many participants as possible a platform for exchange on current topics of cyber security, the 18th German IT Security Congress will again take place digitally. The moderation and speaker lectures will take place live on site. The visitors of the congress take part virtually. BSI: Register now for free The registration portal is now open. Secure your…

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BSI: Minimum standard for mobile device management
11 January 2022
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A minimum standard is to be defined which a Mobile Device Management - MDM system has to meet if it is to be used in a federal agency. The minimum standard is currently in the beta phase. Version 1.0.4 can already be downloaded as a Community Draft. In recent years, smartphones, phablets and tablets have increasingly found their way into the business world. There is also an increased need in the federal administration for the use of mobile devices, which also includes the storage and processing of sensitive information. Due to the type and scope of the data generated, a wide range of threats and ...

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Guide to the current state of quantum secure cryptography
23 December 2021
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The BSI, the Federal Office for Information Security, publishes guidelines on the current status of quantum-secure cryptography. The report can be downloaded free of charge from the BSI. Quantum computers, quantum cryptography and quantum technologies - developments in this area seem increasingly confusing. The new guidelines of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) "Designing cryptography quantum-secure - basics, developments, recommendations" summarizes the current state of research. The guideline provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, illuminates the interrelationships of the latest developments, discusses current measures and names open research questions. He also describes the opportunities and risks of ...

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