Germany's cyber security chief sacked over links to Russian intelligence agencies

 Berlin: Germany's cyber security chief has been fired over allegations of contacts with Russian intelligence agencies.

According to foreign media, the German Ministry of Interior has said that cyber security chief Schoen Boehm has been dismissed from his post due to contacts with Russian intelligence agencies.

Last week, media reports said that Germany's cyber security chief was in contact with people working for Russia's security services through the German Cyber ​​Security Council, which was established in 2012. The council advises companies, politicians and authorities on cyber security issues.