Germany is an attractive target for cybercriminals.

The theft of IT equipment and data, as well as espionage and digital sabotage, could cost Germany €206 billion ($224 billion) in 2023.

Theft of IT equipment and data, as well as espionage and cyber sabotage, could cost Germany €206 billion in 2023. (Source: Shutterstock)

According to a survey by the German digital association Bitkom, which included more than 1,000 companies, the estimated damage to the economy has exceeded 200 billion euros for the third consecutive year.

Bitkom chairman Ralf Wintergerst stated: “The German economy is a very attractive target for cybercriminals and hostile forces. The line between organized crime and state-controlled entities is very blurry.”

Approximately 75% of the companies surveyed reported experiencing cyberattacks in the past 12 months, a slight decrease from the 84% surveyed last year.

According to the head of Bitkom, although the number of companies whose data was stolen has decreased slightly, showing a positive sign that protective measures are working, for the first time, 52% of surveyed companies are concerned that cyberattacks could threaten their survival, up from 45% surveyed last year and a sharp increase from 9% in 2021. Among the companies that were attacked, 70% had sensitive data stolen, an increase of more than 4% compared to the previous year. Similarly, 61% of companies had their digital communications monitored, an increase of 4%.

Sinan Selen, chair of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, said the agency's response to the growing threat involves significantly strengthening cooperation with partners, detecting and quickly addressing attacks, and continuously adjusting defense mechanisms.

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