Zentrale Ansprechstelle Cybercrime
Imminent danger?
In ongoing attacks with immediate danger, always call the police emergency number first.
Report & advice
Private individuals file a report with the police of Saarland – conveniently online:
IT security advice from the BSI:
0800 274 1000
bsi.bund.de ↗
BKA / KRITIS
Operators of critical infrastructure (KRITIS) and federal authorities contact the ZAC of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA):
CYBERsicher Notfallhilfe
Official, free online tool from the Transferstelle Cybersicherheit im Mittelstand: via a self-check, businesses quickly receive initial recommended actions and suitable contact points.
First steps in a cyber incident
Disconnect
Disconnect affected systems from the network – do not switch off, to preserve traces.
Secure
Document screenshots, emails, log data, amounts and timestamps.
Block
Block access, change passwords, inform bank/providers.
Report
Contact the responsible body – ZAC (businesses) or Onlinewache (private).
IT service providers for incident response
For Saarland: no service provider headquartered here is currently on record. The complete, always up-to-date list is maintained by the BSI (see link below). Many qualified providers also operate nationwide.