Cyber attack on OneLog: Publishers in the dark, content temporarily free
Following a cyberattack on OneLog, the joint login of the Swiss Digital Alliance, the consequences remain unclear, as can be seen from the second press release. Despite intensive investigations, it has apparently not yet been possible to clarify whether data has fallen into the hands of third parties - an explosive issue, as OneLog positions itself as a data protection-compliant alternative to international tech platforms.
The cyberattack on OneLogthe central login of the Swiss Digital Alliance and merger of the country's largest media and publishing houses, continues to cause uncertainty. Since Thursday, October 24, 2024, it has not been possible to log in for Ringier and TX Group offerings, while affected content, including paywall articles and e-papers, is temporarily freely accessible. There are no restrictions for NZZ and CH Media, which have not yet introduced OneLog. According to the second announcement, analyses of the attack are underway, but no concrete results have been presented. It therefore remains uncertain whether user data has ended up in the hands of third parties.
OneLog's functions and processes are designed to comply with strict data protection guidelines, as the Swiss digital alliance emphasizes. Since the attack became known, OneLog has been in close contact with authorities in Switzerland and the EU and ensures that communication is as transparent as possible. The incident is particularly controversial as OneLog is supposed to offer a local and data protection-compliant alternative to the large international tech platforms, whose data-intensive strategies are often criticized by Swiss publishing houses.
Due to ongoing investigations, no further details can be disclosed at this time. OneLog and the publishers involved emphasize that a quick recovery and comprehensive clarification are important to them. Further information will follow as soon as possible.
