Security study by Bitkom51 billion euros in damage due to cyber attacks
In the last two years, every second company in the German industry has been the target of cyber attacks - according to Bitkom, the damage amounts to 51 billion euros per year. Who are the victims and who are the perpetrators? How badly is the mechanical and plant engineering sector affected?
According to the digital association Bitkom, 51% of all companies in Germany have fallen victim to digital industrial espionage, sabotage or data theft. At 61%, medium-sized companies (100 to 499 employees) are the most likely to suffer cyber attacks. According to Bitkom, SMEs are a "particularly lucrative target" for cyber criminals. The reason: they offer innovative products and have a strong international position in their market segment. As suppliers, they are firmly anchored in the supply chains of large corporations, but do not have the same means of defense against cyber attacks as large companies. A breakdown by sector shows that ...