
Ministry of Justice
ANSSI BSI Common Situational Picture Report
Pages
19
Time to read
23 mins
Publication
Language
English

Pages
19
Time to read
23 mins
Publication
Language
English
This document is a report detailing the common situational picture of cybersecurity threats faced by France and Germany. It outlines the increasing challenges in a digitalized world, emphasizing the need for robust information technologies to support economic progress while acknowledging the risks of crime, sabotage, and espionage. The report highlights the proliferation of sophisticated attack tools and the resurgence of destructive attacks, particularly ransomware, which has become a significant threat since 2016. It discusses the operational responses developed by ANSSI and BSI to ensure the security of national critical infrastructures. The report also categorizes ransomware attacks and describes their attack vectors, including spam campaigns and exploit kits. Furthermore, it presents countermeasures to mitigate the risks associated with ransomware, stressing the importance of awareness and regular updates to security protocols. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive analysis of the current threat landscape and the collaborative efforts of both agencies to enhance cybersecurity.