Computer Crimes in France and Germany

May 12, 2026, 15:40
EuropeTechnology

Introduction

France and Germany have many computer attacks. These attacks steal money and hurt people.

Main Body

In France, hackers steal data every hour. They stole information from many government offices. Bad people use this data to lie to people. Some criminals even hurt people in real life. Germany lost a lot of money because of these crimes. Many attacks come from other countries. Hackers lock computers and ask for money. This is called ransomware. Now, criminals use AI. AI helps them find victims and hide. In France, some young people do these crimes. They make a lot of money every week.

Conclusion

The governments cannot protect data well. They need better security and new tools to stop AI crimes.

Learning

⏳ Time Words (Frequency)

In this story, we see how often things happen. This is key for A2 English to describe your life.

  • Every hour →\rightarrow (Something happens 24 times a day)
  • Every week →\rightarrow (Something happens 1 time every 7 days)

Example Pattern: [Action] + [Time Period] →→ Steal data every hour. →→ Make money every week.

🛠 Simple Tool: "Because of"

Use this to give a reason quickly without a long sentence.

The Logic: [Result] + because of + [The Reason]

From the text: Germany lost money →→ because of →→ these crimes.

Try it in your head: I am tired →→ because of →→ work.

Vocabulary Learning

computer
an electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data
Example:I use my computer to write emails.
attack
an attempt to harm or damage something
Example:The hackers launched a cyber attack on the bank.
steal
to take something without permission
Example:They stole my wallet from the street.
money
currency used as a medium of exchange
Example:She saved her money for a new phone.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:The fall hurt his arm.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people enjoy reading books.
hackers
people who break into computer systems illegally
Example:Hackers can steal personal information.
data
facts and figures collected for analysis
Example:The company stores customer data online.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
office
a room or building where work is done
Example:He works in a government office.
information
knowledge about something
Example:She gave me useful information.
ransomware
a type of computer virus that locks files and demands payment
Example:The ransomware blocked access to the files.