Pro-Russian hacker attack: state parliament factions in Saxony-Anhalt affected!

Pro-Russian hacker attack: state parliament factions in Saxony-Anhalt affected!

In the last few days, the political landscape in Saxony-Anhalt has experienced severe turbulence. On August 14, 2025, pro-Russian hackers allegedly broke into the systems of several state parliamentary groups. The factions of the CDU, SPD, Greens and AfD are affected MDR reported.

The state digital ministry announced that the websites of the CDU, AfD and SPD were temporarily unavailable. Quick intervention by the Green Party, supported by a technical service provider, prevented more serious damage as they noticed the attack early and were able to ensure the integrity of their systems.

The threat is real

The attacks are attributed to the hacker network “DDoSia”. This type of cyberattack overloads the servers with a flood of requests, resulting in temporary website downtime. CDU parliamentary group leader Guido Heuer expressed suspicion that the attacks came from Russia and has not yet reported any significant damage. Nevertheless, there is a clear warning from the authorities that all state parliamentary groups are still at risk.

The AfD parliamentary group described the attack as massive, which was confirmed by an IT service provider who analyzed the incidents. For the Greens, this incident represents a serious threat to the formation of political will and freedom of expression. The Federal Office for Information Security was also informed about the incidents.

Cybersecurity in focus

The issue of cybersecurity is not new; There have been several hacker attacks on institutions and authorities in Saxony-Anhalt in the past few weeks. The state portal was temporarily unavailable for certain user groups. Security measures have been implemented in different ways, and it is important that those responsible now take the necessary precautions to better ward off such attacks in the future.

At a time when technological attacks are on the rise, it is crucial to remain vigilant. Cyberattacks on political institutions are a worrying trend that can affect trust in digital politics and administration. It is all the more clear that the political landscape in Saxony-Anhalt sees a need for action here.

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