Cyberattack Disrupts Furtwangen City Services; Officials Report No Citizen Data Access

Summary

A cyberattack discovered on June 30 disrupted Furtwangen’s municipal services and temporarily closed city offices. Officials said registry records and citizen report data were not accessed; the city is working with cybersecurity and police authorities.

Key points

• The city administration discovered the cyberattack on June 30.
• Municipal services were disrupted, and city offices temporarily closed.
• City officials said registry records and citizen report data were not accessed.
• The city is working with Baden-Württemberg’s cybersecurity agency and criminal police.
• A hotline was established to inform and support citizens.

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