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CDU regional email breached, 6,500 phishing emails sent to German politicians
Published 19 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyMail.ru NewsLow-rated sourceDE
Threat actors compromised a CDU Heilbronn email account and sent thousands of phishing emails to politicians, including Chancellor Merz. Police suspect a scam; the extent of data compromise and targeting rationale remain unclear. This is a notable cyber incident targeting a major political party, potentially signaling broader espionage or influence operations.
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