Semi-annual report 2010/1
In the first half of 2010, the number of cases of espionage and stolen data rose worldwide. Websites and networks were often hacked for this purpose. Hacking is also used to distribute malicious software or to pursue politically motivated goals. To find Swiss websites harmed in this way, the Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI) has been employing a new tool since this year. MELANI can now also request the blocking of .ch domains for the purpose of combating misuse of Internet addresses.
