German parliament expands cyber defense powers for security agencies

Germany's parliament approved a bill granting security agencies authority to block threatening IT systems, redirect data traffic, and modify or delete data. This marks a significant expansion of state powers in the cyber domain, likely in response to rising cyber threats. The move raises civil liberties concerns and signals a more assertive German posture in cyber defense.

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