Cyberattack on East European Research Society
Berlin, December 2, 2024 – The German Society for Eastern European Studies (DGO) has fallen victim to a cyberattack. According to the society, the attack was detected on Friday afternoon. The website and internal databases are currently inaccessible.
The nature and extent of the attack are still being investigated. The DGO is working closely with the police and IT experts to clarify the situation. According to preliminary findings, the attack was carried out by a group of hackers who are known for their attacks on academic institutions.
The DGO is a non-profit organization that promotes research on Eastern Europe. It is one of the largest associations of its kind in Germany. The society organizes conferences, publishes journals, and offers scholarships to researchers.
The cyberattack is a serious setback for the DGO. It is unclear how long it will take to restore the website and databases. The society has said that it will continue to operate as best it can in the meantime.
The attack on the DGO is the latest in a series of cyberattacks on academic institutions in Germany. In recent months, several universities and research institutes have been targeted by hackers. The German government has said that it is taking the threat of cyberattacks on academic institutions very seriously.
Additional Information:
- The DGO website is currently inaccessible.
- The DGO has not yet released any information about the extent of the damage caused by the attack.
- The German government is investigating the attack.
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