Stories from Austria

The hacking group NoName has claimed responsibility for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting Austria.

The group NoName claims to have targeted multiple websites in Austria. Affected sites include Schloss Schönbrunn, the University of Vienna, Vienna University of Economics and Business, and the Austrian Institute of Technology. The group NoName has claimed responsibility for distributed denial-of-service attacks targeting Austria.

The Austrian government plans to introduce a social media ban for children. This initiative aims to protect minors online, and platforms have committed to supporting the planned legislation.

TU Wien is offering a Postdoc Position in Data Warehousing, focusing on research in data warehousing, analytics, and database performance. The research will bridge data systems and LLM interfaces. The application deadline is May 21, 2026.

Jurors determined that the homeowner's actions in shooting a burglar did not constitute murder. The court's decision was related to the repeated use of sexual offenses against a minor under 14 years old.

AMD and Microsoft are collaborating to drive artificial intelligence development within the Windows 11 operating system. This partnership aims to enhance AI capabilities for users in Austria. Microsoft is testing a new performance profile for Windows 11 that temporarily maximizes CPU usage to speed up menu loading. Users have expressed criticism, to which Microsoft has responded.

The UK has updated its travel advice for Austria as Vienna prepares to host Eurovision crowds. This update comes as the city anticipates a large influx of visitors for the event.

The men's team from Benet Wien is facing an opponent identified as Hassverhambog today, according to the broadcast.

Police in Linz, Austria, conducted a targeted control operation, which resulted in the confiscation of several driving licenses.

A Swiss woman and a German woman were seriously injured in Austria after colliding in mid-air during a wingsuit jump from a plane. The cause of the collision is unclear. The Swiss woman landed in a river.