Cyberattack disrupts digital systems at renowned Dresden museum network
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Germany's Dresden State Art Collections (SKD) suffered a targeted cyberattack on Jan. 21, disrupting digital services like online ticket sales and payments, with no clear restoration timeline. The museum network, including the Green Vault, is operating under restrictions.
Source: The Record
Germany’s Dresden State Art Collections, known as SKD, one of Europe’s oldest museum networks, has been hit by a targeted cyberattack that disrupted large parts of its digital infrastructure, the state of Saxony’s culture ministry said last week. The attack, discovered Jan. 21, left the museum group with limited digital and phone services. Online ticket sales, visitor services, and the museum shop were unavailable at the time of reporting, and payments at museum sites could only be made in cash and it was unclear when all affected systems will be fully restored. As of Jan. 23, the institution was still operating under restrictions, with no new updates on the incident, local media reported. The SKD oversee about 15 museums, housing works by artists such as Raphael and Rembrandt, as well as the famed Green Vault, one of Europe’s richest treasure chambers, known for its royal jewels and goldwork. Full Story