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Germany to launch active cyberdefence letting security services hit attackers infrastructure
Technology
Published on 12 May 2026
New laws could allow strikes on attacker infrastructure
Germany is rolling out an “active cyberdefence” approach as online attacks keep rising. Under proposed laws, security services would be able to respond by targeting attacker infrastructure rather than only monitoring or blocking. Officials say AI is accelerating cybercrime, making it more professional and harder to deter. The plan aims to protect German firms and critical infrastructure.
- Germany is developing active cyberdefence to counter rising attacks
- Proposed laws could let security services strike attacker infrastructure
- AI is making cybercrime faster and more professional
- Focus is on protecting companies and critical infrastructure
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