Cybersecurity Incidents Targeting Critical Infrastructure Surge by 43% in 2024

German government data reveals a sharp rise in reported cybersecurity incidents, though not all are confirmed as cyberattacks.

A total of 769 cybersecurity incidents affecting critical infrastructure were reported to Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in 2024, marking a 43% increase from 537 incidents in 2023.
Critical infrastructure includes sectors such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, and water management facilities.
The German government noted that not all reported incidents were confirmed as cyberattacks; in some cases, the cause remains unclear.
The involvement of state-sponsored actors in these incidents could not be determined based on available data.
Operators of critical infrastructure are legally required to report cybersecurity incidents promptly to the BSI.