Press / Media

The press team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) supports journalists in their research on cybersecurity and data protection. We connect researchers with the media for interviews, background discussions, statements, and live broadcasts. Through our press releases, we provide information on the latest research findings, studies, and new security solutions from the institute, as well as the activities of the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity (ATHENE).

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Our Experts

Dr.-Ing. Steven Arzt

Dr. Steven Arzt

Software Security, Cybersecurity & Space, Corporate Security

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Dr. Michael Kreutzer

Dr. Michael Kreutzer

Cyber Security and Local Authorities, Post-Quantum Cryptography and Crypto-Agility

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Dr. iur. Annika Selzer

Dr. Dr. Annika Selzer

IT Law and Data Protection

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Prof. Dr. Martin Steinebach

Prof. Martin Steinebach

Detection of Deepfakes, Age Verification, Media Security

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Prof. Dr. Michael Waidner

Prof. Michael Waidner

Cyber Security Policy, Active Defence, ATHENE Research Center

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Press Releases

14. Nov 2017
Fraunhofer SIT launches the first German-Israeli cyber security accelerator
Boris Rhein, the Hessian Minister of Science, and Yigal Unna, Chief Technologist for cyber security of the Israeli government, have launched the Hessian-Israeli Partnership Accelerator (HIPA) for Cybersecurity.
06. Jun 2017
NTU and Germany’s Fraunhofer launch new institute to develop digital solutions for the industry
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and FraunhoferGesellschaft (Fraunhofer), a renowned German institution for applied research, are launching a research institute to develop digital technologies to help companies move into the digital era and remain competitive.
03. Apr 2017
New security procedures secure the intelligent factory
At the Hannover Messe from April 24 to 28, 2017, Fraunhofer researchers will present two new procedures for the protection of Industrie 4.0 production facilities (Hall 2, Booth C16/C22): here, a self-learning system recognizes security incidents in manufacturing facilities without knowledge of the underlying system architecture. Hardware-based security modules report manipulation tests on machines and components.
28. Feb 2017
Many Android password managers insecure
The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT has identified serious security gaps in Android's password apps. In many of the most popular password managers, cybercriminals could easily gain access to protected information, for example, if the attacker is on the same network. The manufacturers were informed and have corrected the vulnerabilities. However, users should ensure that they are using the updated app version.
08. Jun 2016
Fraunhofer SIT Finds Vulnerabilities in Android Security Apps
The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology has discovered severe security vulnerabilities in security apps for Android. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to turn such apps into attack tools, taking control of smartphones and then extorting their owners financially. “According to our estimates, up to 675 million devices worldwide could be affected,” says Michael Waidner, director of Fraunhofer SIT.
10. Mar 2016
Analysis tool for Android apps
Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT presents CodeInspect at CeBIT, a new tool for analyzing Android apps. With CodeInspect, companies can track vulnerabilities and malware in the compiled program code very quickly; library developers can analyze their library to identify software defects. Fraunhofer SIT demonstrates the ready-to-use tool at CeBIT in Hanover from March 14 to 18 in hall 6 at stand B36. More information on the technology and product trials are available at https://codeinspect.de .
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