Let's imagine for a moment that the screen flickers, the cell phone only shows \u201eNo network\u201c and the checkouts at the supermarket remain dark. No card works anymore, no cash machine spits out bills. The idea sounds like something out of a thriller - but it is no longer science fiction. Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure are real, they happen every day somewhere in the world. We don't even notice most of them. But what if the next attack paralyzes not just one company, but entire regions?<\/p>\n
This is where things get exciting for people who want to take precautions - for preppers, but also for anyone who simply wants to retain a degree of independence. Because while classic crisis scenarios such as power outages, natural disasters or supply chain problems often seem tangible, digital attacks remain invisible - until it is suddenly too late.<\/p>\n
Let's remember 2017: the \u201eWannaCry\u201c virus paralyzed hospitals in the UK. Operations had to be postponed, patients had to be turned away. In Germany, it hit the railroads - display boards broke down and ticket machines went on strike.<\/p>\n
The problem: our entire modern infrastructure is connected to the grid. Power stations, waterworks, banks, traffic management systems - everything is digitally controlled. An attack can trigger chain reactions that go far beyond a few failed computers.<\/p>\n
A security expert once put it in a nutshell: What does this mean for everyday life?<\/strong><\/p>\n A successful cyber attack can have completely different consequences depending on the target. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n Here is a simple overview:<\/p>\n Why preppers in particular should take a look<\/strong><\/p>\n For many, this scenario sounds like a worst-case scenario that is unlikely to happen. But even minor disruptions can be enough to disrupt everyday life. Cyber attacks differ from storms or floods in their insidiousness: You can't see anything coming. No stormy skies, no weather report to warn you.
\n\u201eThe Internet is no longer an additional system - it is the system.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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\n Range<\/strong><\/td>\n Possible consequences of a cyber attack<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Banking<\/td>\n No online banking, no cash withdrawals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Food trade<\/td>\n Failure of cash register systems, supply bottlenecks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Energy<\/td>\n Power failures, faulty heating systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Water<\/td>\n Problems with preparation and distribution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Communication<\/td>\n Collapse of the Internet and mobile communications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Healthcare system<\/td>\n Surgeries postponed, emergency room overloaded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n