The cash website experienced disruptions over the weekend following a targeted hacker attack, mirroring similar incidents affecting other media outlets like “Rheinische Post” and “das Handelsblatt” in recent months. Hackers launched a DDos attack on cash servers, temporarily rendering the website inaccessible to users. Fortunately, despite the breach, there was no compromise of customer or user data, highlighting the effectiveness of existing security measures.
While the responsible party behind the cyber attack remains unidentified, it is evident that the assault was specifically aimed at the cash media group. The company’s IT team worked tirelessly under intense pressure to mitigate the attack, initially restoring limited functionality before fully reinstating website access on Tuesday. Moving forward, there are plans to reinforce IT infrastructure to better withstand and counteract such malicious attacks in the future.
As a consequence of the cyber attack, the publication of cash’s “5vor5” newsletters was disrupted on Monday, inconveniencing readers. The incident underscores the persistent threat of cyber attacks targeting media organizations and the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard digital assets and ensure uninterrupted service delivery to users. Despite the temporary setback, efforts are underway to fortify defenses and minimize the risk of future disruptions to cash’s online platforms.
