Police bistro at the Hessentag: Questions about deportations and cybercrime!

Police bistro at the Hessentag: Questions about deportations and cybercrime!

The Hessentag in Bad Vilbel not only brings together music and celebrations, but also important information about police work. The police have set up their own bistro that gives visitors interesting insights into their everyday work. The focus is particularly on explosive topics such as deportations and, most recently, cyber crime. FNP reports that ...

The display cases in the police bistro not only show tasty delicacies, but also company vehicles, including a prisoner's car that is used during deportations. To attract young talent and as a contact point for children, there are additional tents that offer entertaining and educational programs. A theme day on cybercrime prevention also took place on Tuesday, during which Ulrich Kaiser from the Central Hesse Police Headquarters provided visitors with valuable tips: strong passwords and skepticism when dealing with phishing emails are central points.

Cybercrime in focus

Cybercrime is an urgent issue that affects all areas of society. According to a study by the BKA, cybercrime is becoming more and more diverse and dangerous. The Cybercrime Department of the Federal Criminal Police Office, which is one of the leading departments worldwide, has its sights firmly set on combating these crimes. BKA declares that ...

Cybercrime includes wide-ranging crimes against the Internet and information technologies, including identity theft, ransomware and DDoS attacks. The latter, for example, can lead to companies and authorities being paralyzed for days. Important statistics demonstrate the dimensions of the problem: The BSI reported over 114 million new malware variants and more than 110,000 bot infections every day. Given these numbers, it is clear that prevention and educating the population are also crucial.

This is what needs to be done!

The police bistro not only provides information, but also promotes awareness of cyber security. “Be skeptical and use strong passwords” is the advice that internet users should take to heart. The consumer advice center also comes into play and provides a fake shop finder that helps to identify fraudulent online offers at an early stage. Police practice reports that ...

And don't forget: If you find yourself in a delicate situation online, you need to act quickly. The national cybercrime cooperation center, as part of Germany's cyber security architecture, is indispensable for supporting companies, authorities and the population. Their goal: to effectively combat cyber attacks and hold perpetrators accountable.

Hessentag is not only a celebration of togetherness, but also a platform for important issues of our time. Take the opportunity to find out about the work of the police and the challenges of the cyber world!