← Back to headlines
Swiss Defense Contractor Ruag Pays Ransom to Hackers
The Swiss state-owned defense contractor Ruag paid a ransom to hackers following a cyberattack, reportedly without informing the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS). This action has drawn criticism, with some calling it a bad signal to criminals.
Sources
Showing 0 of 2 sources
No articles available in your preferred languages.
2 articles available in other languages below.
20-minutenGerman83d ago
Lösegeld an Hacker gezahlt – «bestes Signal an Kriminelle»
Die Ruag hat Hackern Lösegeld bezahlt. Cybersecurity-Experten warnen, dass der Fall Nachahmer anziehen und den Rüstungskonzern stärker ins Visier von Erpressern rücken könnte.
Read full article →nzzGerman83d ago
Der bundeseigene Rüstungskonzern Ruag bezahlt nach einem Hackerangriff Lösegeld – ohne das VBS darüber zu informieren
Der Bund rät Unternehmen dringend davon ab, auf solche Forderungen einzugehen. Die Ruag hält sich nicht daran.
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: nzz · 6 Jun, 07:42|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
Related Stories
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Appointed as Advisor to Italy’s Defense Ministry
11m ago
Spain Requests EU Frontex Assistance for Migrant Processing in Ceuta
15m ago
Atiku’s Border Reopening Pledge Draws Sharp Criticism in Nigeria
19m ago
Greece Restores Operating Licenses for Private Universities Keele and York
26m ago