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Wire Instead of Explosives: Attacks on Substations and Limits of Network Redundancy

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated A series of suspected sabotage acts at substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, where wires were thrown into overhead lines using homemade devices, caused brief interruptions and the shutdown of power plant units. Investigations are ongoing, and claims of responsibility have been received.
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Police & Investigations Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BSI Sees Dangers After Cyberattack on Berlin Administration

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of increased risks after a cyberattack on Berlin's administration, which saw 5.8 terabytes of data published. The threat landscape includes targeted phishing attacks and potential hack-and-leak operations, especially before elections. The criminal hacker group Rhysida demanded a ransom, which the Berlin Senate rejected.
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Education & Schools IT & Internet Media & Press

Political Education and State Elections: Winning Through Conversation

By withut-me 05.09.2026 2 views
TL;DR AI-generated The free browser game "Kanzlerclash" merges Wahl-O-Mat elements with video game mechanics to make election programs more accessible. It was updated for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin, using AI-generated citizen profiles for dialogues.
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Government Companies & Markets IT & Internet

Zuckerberg Shares Trump's Dislike of AI Regulation in Phone Call

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns to US President Donald Trump about a planned AI oversight agency. Zuckerberg suggested populating the agency with individuals who share Trump's views on AI.
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Elections Police & Investigations IT & Internet

BSI Warns of Increased Cyber Threat After Data Leak

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of increased cyber threats following the release of Berlin administration data by the "Rhysida" group. Targeted phishing attacks and politically motivated "hack-and-leak operations" are a risk, especially with upcoming elections.
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Parliament & Legislation IT & Internet Media & Press

164 States Want to See New World Maps

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The UN General Assembly voted 164 to 1 to adopt a non-binding resolution advocating for world maps with more realistic size proportions. The resolution aims to promote projections like Equal Earth, which depict Africa as larger than the Mercator projection.
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IT & Internet Health Policy Media & Press

Health warnings reduce online time for adolescents

By withut-me 05.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated A study of over 1,000 young adults found that warnings about risks like depression and sleep disorders can decrease social media usage. The most effective warnings addressed mental health damage, excluding addiction warnings.
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Laws & Rights IT & Internet Media & Press

Copyright: Tetris Developer Criticizes White House Game Clone

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Tetris Company has criticized a US government video game based on Tetris. The company emphasizes that Tetris is meant to connect people, not divide them, and that copyright infringements are taken seriously.
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Companies & Markets Taxes & Levies IT & Internet

Politics: Eco criticizes SPD's plans for AI tax

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated The industry association Eco criticizes the SPD's plans for an AI tax and additional levies on capital income. According to Eco, these measures could hinder AI development and disadvantage Germany in international competition.
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Radicalism & State Security Wars & Military IT & Internet

Series of Attacks on the Power Grid: Manhunt for Daniel V. in Full Swing

By withut-me 05.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Police are searching for Daniel V. in connection with sabotage actions against Germany's power grid. Claim letters suggest "climate terrorism" as a motive. Several power facilities and power plant units were affected, but the general supply remained secured.
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