Are Deutsche Bahn's booking systems working again?

Yes, Germany's railway operator's booking and information systems are back online for all customers.

How did the railway operator respond to the cyberattack?

The railway operator implemented effective countermeasures which helped minimize the impact on customers.

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German Rail Systems Restored After Cyber Attack

Q: What caused the disruption to German railway systems?

The disruption was caused by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack that occurred on Tuesday.

18 Feb

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Summary

Germany's railway operator systems are operational again.
A Distributed Denial-of-Service attack caused the disruption.
The railway operator implemented effective countermeasures.

German Rail Systems Restored After Cyber Attack

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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