Cyberattack Disrupts Germany’s Dresden State Art Collections Germany’s Dresden State Art Collections (SKD), one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious museum networks, has fallen victim to a targeted cyberattack, severely disrupting its digital operations. The incident, detected on Wednesday, has crippled online ticket sales, visitor services, and the museum shop, forcing cash-only payments at physical locations. While pre-purchased tickets remain valid, the full restoration timeline remains uncertain. Despite the outage, the museums home to masterpieces by Raphael, Rembrandt, and the famed Green Vault’s royal treasures remain open to the public. Authorities confirmed that security systems protecting the collections were unaffected, with no compromise to physical or technical safeguards. As of Friday, officials had not disclosed the attackers’ identities, motives, or whether a ransom demand was involved. The SKD continues to operate under restrictions, with no further updates on the investigation. The attack underscores a growing trend of cyber threats targeting cultural institutions. In 2023 alone, Canada’s national art museum and the British Library faced prolonged disruptions from ransomware, while the Metropolitan Opera in New York suffered a holiday-season cyberattack in 2022. The incident at Dresden adds to a rising wave of cybercrime against museums, libraries, and heritage sites worldwide.