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German Rail Systems Restored After Cyber Attack
18 Feb
Summary
- Germany's railway operator systems are operational again.
- A Distributed Denial-of-Service attack caused the disruption.
- The railway operator implemented effective countermeasures.
Germany's national railway operator has successfully restored its booking and information systems after a cyberattack. The disruption, caused by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack on Tuesday, impacted customers' ability to access services.
By Wednesday, the railway confirmed that all systems were back online for users. The company stated that its implemented countermeasures were effective in minimizing the impact on passengers. This incident follows previous suspected acts of sabotage against the railway infrastructure.
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