Overview

• The BOS-Digitalfunk network, essential for police, fire, and rescue services, experienced a nationwide outage on May 6, 2025.
• The Bundesanstalt für den Digitalfunk (BDBOS) identified network problems as the cause and resolved the issue by late evening the same day.
• No evidence of a cyberattack was found, with the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) confirming no signs of malicious interference.
• Emergency services maintained functionality by switching to alternative communication methods, ensuring public safety was not compromised.
• The incident highlights the vulnerability of centralized digital infrastructure, prompting calls from police unions for diversified systems to enhance resilience.