Lukas Mäder
@lukasmaeder.bsky.social
Journalist NZZ | Cyber security | Technology | Disinformation
Was the plane of von der Leyen jammed? Not quite.
Data from Skai Data Services show: no plane in the region had signs of GPS jamming.
The attacker must have interfered from the ground, and air traffic control requested the plane to use ILS instead of GPS procedure to land in Plovdiv.
Data from Skai Data Services show: no plane in the region had signs of GPS jamming.
The attacker must have interfered from the ground, and air traffic control requested the plane to use ILS instead of GPS procedure to land in Plovdiv.
GPS-Jamming bei von der Leyens Flug – handelte Russland gezielt gegen die EU?
In der Ostsee gibt es immer mehr GPS-Störungen, hinter denen der Kreml vermutet wird. Jetzt soll es zu einer gezielten Aktion gegen die EU-Kommissions-Präsidentin gekommen sein.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Was the plane of von der Leyen jammed? Not quite.
Data from Skai Data Services show: no plane in the region had signs of GPS jamming.
The attacker must have interfered from the ground, and air traffic control requested the plane to use ILS instead of GPS procedure to land in Plovdiv.
Data from Skai Data Services show: no plane in the region had signs of GPS jamming.
The attacker must have interfered from the ground, and air traffic control requested the plane to use ILS instead of GPS procedure to land in Plovdiv.
Reposted by Lukas Mäder
In recent months, Internet cables in the Baltic Sea have been damaged multiple times — Russian sabotage is suspected. But how does that work?
Together with @cianjochem.bsky.social & @lukasmaeder.bsky.social , we visualized one case (inspired by Reuters 🤩)
www.nzz.ch/ld.1875983
Together with @cianjochem.bsky.social & @lukasmaeder.bsky.social , we visualized one case (inspired by Reuters 🤩)
www.nzz.ch/ld.1875983
March 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In recent months, Internet cables in the Baltic Sea have been damaged multiple times — Russian sabotage is suspected. But how does that work?
Together with @cianjochem.bsky.social & @lukasmaeder.bsky.social , we visualized one case (inspired by Reuters 🤩)
www.nzz.ch/ld.1875983
Together with @cianjochem.bsky.social & @lukasmaeder.bsky.social , we visualized one case (inspired by Reuters 🤩)
www.nzz.ch/ld.1875983
Reposted by Lukas Mäder
Europas Unterseekabel sind verwundbar, das haben die letzten Monate deutlich gezeigt. Was passiert ist, wo weitere Kabel verlaufen, wie man sie repariert, kurz: Alles zu Unterseekabel gibt es hier 👇
www.nzz.ch/pro/untersee...
@jonasoesch.ch, @cianjochem.bsky.social, @lukasmaeder.bsky.social
www.nzz.ch/pro/untersee...
@jonasoesch.ch, @cianjochem.bsky.social, @lukasmaeder.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Europas Unterseekabel sind verwundbar, das haben die letzten Monate deutlich gezeigt. Was passiert ist, wo weitere Kabel verlaufen, wie man sie repariert, kurz: Alles zu Unterseekabel gibt es hier 👇
www.nzz.ch/pro/untersee...
@jonasoesch.ch, @cianjochem.bsky.social, @lukasmaeder.bsky.social
www.nzz.ch/pro/untersee...
@jonasoesch.ch, @cianjochem.bsky.social, @lukasmaeder.bsky.social
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If the US administration destroys existing initiatives and re-prioritizes the resources to new goals, this will invariably affect the global cyber security situation.
@lukasmaeder.bsky.social has a thoughtful scenario what might happen in @nzz.ch.
A few highlights.
1/n
www.nzz.ch/pro/trump-bi...
@lukasmaeder.bsky.social has a thoughtful scenario what might happen in @nzz.ch.
A few highlights.
1/n
www.nzz.ch/pro/trump-bi...
Trump und die Tech-Giganten: Die Verbindung schadet Europa – und stärkt die Autokratien
Die Nähe von Donald Trump und Elon Musk zeigt, wie wichtig Technologie für die amerikanische Machtpolitik ist. Drei Szenarien der Bedrohung.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
If the US administration destroys existing initiatives and re-prioritizes the resources to new goals, this will invariably affect the global cyber security situation.
@lukasmaeder.bsky.social has a thoughtful scenario what might happen in @nzz.ch.
A few highlights.
1/n
www.nzz.ch/pro/trump-bi...
@lukasmaeder.bsky.social has a thoughtful scenario what might happen in @nzz.ch.
A few highlights.
1/n
www.nzz.ch/pro/trump-bi...
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On point @lukasmaeder.bsky.social : #DDoS is as much about #Informationspace as #Cyberspace which is why good #TechJournalism and exchange between media and the #Cybersecurity community matters so much
With the World Economic Forum starting in Davos, the DDoS attacks of NoNameo57 are back in Switzerland.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
January 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
On point @lukasmaeder.bsky.social : #DDoS is as much about #Informationspace as #Cyberspace which is why good #TechJournalism and exchange between media and the #Cybersecurity community matters so much
"By leveraging media coverage, NoName057 portrays itself as a far more capable threat than it actually is."
Thanks for citing my article!
Thanks for citing my article!
NAFO Forum - Unmasking NoName057: The Russian Hacktivist Group and Its Propaganda Agenda nafoforum.org/magazine/unm...
Unmasking NoName057: The Russian Hacktivist Group and Its Propaganda A
In today’s interconnected world, cyberspace has become a battleground for influence and intimidation.
One name that has surfaced in this context is NoName
nafoforum.org
January 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"By leveraging media coverage, NoName057 portrays itself as a far more capable threat than it actually is."
Thanks for citing my article!
Thanks for citing my article!
With the World Economic Forum starting in Davos, the DDoS attacks of NoNameo57 are back in Switzerland.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
January 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
With the World Economic Forum starting in Davos, the DDoS attacks of NoNameo57 are back in Switzerland.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
Some local websites cannot be accessed. The most important one seems from the railway RhB.
But don't fall for the false narrative that hacktivists are attacking Switzerland.
./.
Russland könnte versuchen, die Bundestagswahl in Deutschland zu beeinflussen.
Was können westliche Staaten gegen Manipulation und Desinformation tun?
Verbote sind heikel.
Ich habe mir überlegt, in welche Richtung die Massnahmen gehen müssten.
www.nzz.ch/pro/kreml-bu...
Was können westliche Staaten gegen Manipulation und Desinformation tun?
Verbote sind heikel.
Ich habe mir überlegt, in welche Richtung die Massnahmen gehen müssten.
www.nzz.ch/pro/kreml-bu...
Russland könnte deutsche Bundestagswahl beeinflussen: Wie sich Demokratien schützen können
Die Stärke von Demokratien ist es, andere Meinungen zuzulassen. Autoritäre Staaten wir Russland nutzen dies aus. Die westlichen Staaten müssen handeln.
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January 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Russland könnte versuchen, die Bundestagswahl in Deutschland zu beeinflussen.
Was können westliche Staaten gegen Manipulation und Desinformation tun?
Verbote sind heikel.
Ich habe mir überlegt, in welche Richtung die Massnahmen gehen müssten.
www.nzz.ch/pro/kreml-bu...
Was können westliche Staaten gegen Manipulation und Desinformation tun?
Verbote sind heikel.
Ich habe mir überlegt, in welche Richtung die Massnahmen gehen müssten.
www.nzz.ch/pro/kreml-bu...
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Guter kommentar von @lukasmaeder.bsky.social in @nzz.ch zu den Desinformationskampagne gegen westlichen demokratie (S. 17).
Und in Bern dummer Kommissionsentscheid sur massiven Schwächung der SRG, somit eines Pfeiler der Informationsouvränität der Schweiz.
Naiver gehts nicht!
Und in Bern dummer Kommissionsentscheid sur massiven Schwächung der SRG, somit eines Pfeiler der Informationsouvränität der Schweiz.
Naiver gehts nicht!
January 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Guter kommentar von @lukasmaeder.bsky.social in @nzz.ch zu den Desinformationskampagne gegen westlichen demokratie (S. 17).
Und in Bern dummer Kommissionsentscheid sur massiven Schwächung der SRG, somit eines Pfeiler der Informationsouvränität der Schweiz.
Naiver gehts nicht!
Und in Bern dummer Kommissionsentscheid sur massiven Schwächung der SRG, somit eines Pfeiler der Informationsouvränität der Schweiz.
Naiver gehts nicht!
It's interesting: it seems to me that the Salt Typhoon hack targeting US telecom companies didn't get much attention in the European media.
Although several EU countries probably are among the victims of this espionage campaign.
For me it shows how spy trade works today
www.nzz.ch/english/chin...
Although several EU countries probably are among the victims of this espionage campaign.
For me it shows how spy trade works today
www.nzz.ch/english/chin...
How Chinese spies gained access to major US telephone providers
A group of hackers with ties to the Chinese government has gained access to call data from major U.S. telecommunications providers. The sophisticated approach is almost impossible to counteract.
www.nzz.ch
December 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
It's interesting: it seems to me that the Salt Typhoon hack targeting US telecom companies didn't get much attention in the European media.
Although several EU countries probably are among the victims of this espionage campaign.
For me it shows how spy trade works today
www.nzz.ch/english/chin...
Although several EU countries probably are among the victims of this espionage campaign.
For me it shows how spy trade works today
www.nzz.ch/english/chin...
The US sees Chinese ship-to-shore-cranes as a threat to national security. Almost 80% of this cranes in US harbors are from China.
Europe is often bedazzled and denies this concerns as protectionism.
I've tried to explain why this is too simple (in German) ⬇️
www.nzz.ch/pro/china-us...
Europe is often bedazzled and denies this concerns as protectionism.
I've tried to explain why this is too simple (in German) ⬇️
www.nzz.ch/pro/china-us...
Die Logistik in den US-Häfen ist fest in chinesischer Hand. Das ist ein Risiko für die USA
Kommt es zum offenen Konflikt zwischen China und den USA, hätte Peking ein perfektes Mittel, um seinem Konkurrenten zu schaden. Warum Hafenkräne ein Risiko sind
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November 29, 2024 at 7:46 AM
The US sees Chinese ship-to-shore-cranes as a threat to national security. Almost 80% of this cranes in US harbors are from China.
Europe is often bedazzled and denies this concerns as protectionism.
I've tried to explain why this is too simple (in German) ⬇️
www.nzz.ch/pro/china-us...
Europe is often bedazzled and denies this concerns as protectionism.
I've tried to explain why this is too simple (in German) ⬇️
www.nzz.ch/pro/china-us...
How to conduct an influence operation with real events ⬇️
November 19, 2024 at 4:40 PM
How to conduct an influence operation with real events ⬇️
Astonishing and disturbing how Apple is cooperating with the authoritarian Regime in Moscow. Not new, though.
therecord.media/apple-blocki...
therecord.media/apple-blocki...
Apple still blocking access to news apps and podcasts at Moscow’s request
For the third time, Apple has removed a news app by the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) from its Russian version of the App Store, the media outlet said.
therecord.media
November 19, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Astonishing and disturbing how Apple is cooperating with the authoritarian Regime in Moscow. Not new, though.
therecord.media/apple-blocki...
therecord.media/apple-blocki...
I did look back on the influence operations before the U.S. elections with @hultquist.bsky.social.
Many experts feared that foreign hackers would interfere with the U.S. elections this year. But no major influence operation succeeded.
Why was that?
www.nzz.ch/english/in-2...
Many experts feared that foreign hackers would interfere with the U.S. elections this year. But no major influence operation succeeded.
Why was that?
www.nzz.ch/english/in-2...
In 2024 US elections, foreign disinformation flopped
Experts feared that foreign hackers would use disinformation and leaks to interfere with this year's U.S. elections. A top security analyst says good preparations – and foreign failures – instead help...
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November 18, 2024 at 8:50 AM
I did look back on the influence operations before the U.S. elections with @hultquist.bsky.social.
Many experts feared that foreign hackers would interfere with the U.S. elections this year. But no major influence operation succeeded.
Why was that?
www.nzz.ch/english/in-2...
Many experts feared that foreign hackers would interfere with the U.S. elections this year. But no major influence operation succeeded.
Why was that?
www.nzz.ch/english/in-2...