Germany plans to develop 'active cyberdefence' to counter a sharp increase in online attacks, many of which are made more dangerous by artificial intelligence. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will push a new law to allow security services to retaliate against servers used in attacks. The goal is to 'disrupt and destroy the attackers' infrastructure,' with many attacks originating from Russia. Serious cybercrime and attacks on German companies, government agencies, and critical infrastructure are on the rise, causing significant economic damage. AI-based tools are becoming increasingly important in cybercrime, allowing criminals to carry out attacks faster and more precisely. In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany. Among the main online threats, there has been a significant increase in activism originating from Russia. Over 1,000 ransomware attacks were reported in Germany last year. The head of German financial regulator BaFin, Mark Branson, warned about AI-enabled cyberattacks. Cybersecurity is an urgent and essential investment.