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Updated: 2024-10-29 18:20:31 Pacfic


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CDU Member Lists Data Breach: Suspected Russian Hackers Compromise German Political Party Data - 13d

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The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), a major German political party, experienced a data breach in June 2024 where Russian hackers are suspected to have gained access to party member lists. The exact data exfiltrated is still under investigation but it is suspected that critical party infrastructure and related information may have been compromised. The incident underscores the risk of cyber attacks against political organizations and highlights the potential for foreign interference in electoral processes. The CDU is struggling to restore the affected member lists after the suspected Russian attack. The party is investigating the full impact of the data breach and is taking steps to enhance security measures.


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