Reutlinger General-Anzeiger

Reutlinger General-Anzeiger, also known as GEA, is a regional newspaper organization. It is headquartered in Germany, specifically in the Baden-Württemberg area. The organization provides news coverage for the city of Reutlingen and its surrounding communities. Its core products include a print edition and an online news portal accessible via gea.de. Through these channels it delivers local news, sports, cultural events, and community announcements. The publication serves readers who seek timely information about regional affairs.

The organization’s online presence is highlighted by its website gea.de, which has been referenced in public disclosures of cyber security incidents. In two separate incidents in 2025, unauthorized access to usernames and email addresses was reported after vulnerabilities were exploited on the site. Following each discovery, GEA promptly patched the flaws, notified the relevant Baden‑Württemberg authorities, and informed affected users. It provided a dedicated data protection contact ([email protected]) for inquiries and advised recipients to stay alert for suspicious messages. These responses demonstrate a defined incident‑handling procedure and a commitment to transparency with its audience. No further details about ownership, parent companies, or operational scale are disclosed in the available sources.