""That it could be a private actor is extremely unlikely. These are professionals working with expensive equipment; it is highly likely to be a state actor," said Manuel Atug, an infrastructure security expert with the think tank AG Kritis. Atug surmised that the purpose of the attacks, both physical and online, could be "destabilizing society from inside so that people lose trust in institutions and the government.""
"There are now almost daily attacks on critical infrastructure. In the same week that drones were spotted over several European airports, a cyberattack against security software used by many of those same hubs, including Berlin Airport, left passengers and personnel scrambling. At the same time, Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail service experienced the latest in a series of high-level sabotage incidents. Similar cyberattacksare experienced by private companies with increasing regularity costing the economy 289 billion ($339 billion)."
Critical infrastructure across Europe faces near-daily attacks, combining physical incidents such as drone incursions and cyberattacks that disrupt airports and rail services. Cyberattacks targeted security software at multiple airports, including Berlin Airport, causing passenger and staff disruptions, while Germany's Deutsche Bahn suffered high-level sabotage. Private companies report growing cyberattack frequency, imposing estimated economic losses of €289 billion ($339 billion). Surveyed firms attribute about 68% of attacks to crime syndicates, with roughly half tracing at least one incident to Russia and a similar share linking attacks to China. German intelligence (BND) and political leaders warn the security situation is increasingly severe.
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