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Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)

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WordPress WP2Shell chain prompts forced updates

10 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: WordPress core flaw WP2Shell enables remote server takeover

Mid‑June 2026 attackers compromised the UpdraftPlus plugin, injecting malicious JavaScript that created hidden admin accounts and a back‑door, affecting about 1.2 million WordPress sites. A concurrent SocGholish campaign

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German consumer fraud warnings

9 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Sparkasse customers hit by phishing emails demanding data verification

Since the late‑July alerts, German authorities have continued to warn about a wave of phishing emails masquerading as Sparkasse communications. The latest messages, observed on 29 July 2026, again use the subject “Verifi

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Germany tightening tax, finance, AI & cyber‑security

45 clusters · 136 sources · last updated

Latest: German cabinet approves CyberGovSecure program to boost federal cybersecurity

Since April 2026 Germany has pursued a coordinated drive to tighten tax compliance, broaden financial oversight and expand its cyber‑security agenda. Early measures capped BNPL consumer credit, introduced a crypto‑tax tr

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