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Hacker attack on German university hospitals: Sensitive patient data is now in circulation
It’s every patient’s nightmare: personal health data suddenly falls into the hands of cybercriminals. That appears to be exactly what has happened …
Court puts brakes on WhatsApp: Data transfer to Facebook not permitted in Germany
A ruling from Berlin is causing a stir in the data protection dispute between consumer advocates and tech companies. The Berlin Regional Court II …
Prescriptions via app? Why your next doctor's visit could soon be digital
Diagnosis via smartphone – Health insurers have big plans The next revolution in healthcare is on the horizon …
Elon Musk backs down: own party? Cancelled for the time being!
The “America Party” Is Over: Musk Pulls the Plug Just a few weeks ago …
OpenAI challenges US AI dominance - Google relies on international cooperation
Artificial Intelligence as a "National Security" Issue: OpenAI Calls for Stricter Rules The debate over the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum …
Absurd goldmine: Why smartphones with TikTok are suddenly worth a lot of money in the USA!
The world of the internet is often dominated by curious phenomena, but what is currently happening with TikTok in the U.S. goes beyond …
TikTok ban in the USA: The drama surrounding the Chinese app and what's behind it
On January 19, 2025, the time had come: the popular short video app TikTok was shut down in the USA. The news came as a blow: "Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable." In just a few seconds, millions of American…
Be careful in your mailbox: BKA warns of new dangerous spam mails
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is sounding the alarm: dangerous spam emails are currently circulating that misuse the name of BKA President Holger Münch. This development shows that cyber criminals are…
Headphones lead police to the perpetrators
The theft attempt failed: Trackable headphones among the stolen goods led the police straight to the criminals. A subsequent search warrant allowed the police to recover the stolen goods in …
Internet toll: price increase for Netflix and Co.
In the future, streaming providers will be required to pay for the use of digital infrastructure. The European Commission announced this in August 2022. What does this mean …
How secure are cryptocurrencies really?
Cryptocurrencies seem to be replacing traditional currencies at the moment. The hype surrounding Ethereum and Bitcoin is growing, which in turn has already …
Fraud cases on eBay, PayPal and Co.: Internet fraud - when does a lawyer for Internet law help?
Whether it’s identity theft, phishing emails, or fraudulent online stores: In 2019, approximately 300,000 cases of cybercrime were reported in Germany. How victims can defend themselves …
