SK: State institution in Slovakia target of ransomware attacks

Irena Jenčová reports:



The National Security Authority (NBÚ) registered a series of significant ransomware attacks on targets in Slovakia on Friday, that saw hackers request hundreds of thousands of euros for reopening the systems and restoring their full functionality.


“At the moment, the National Security can confirm that these cyber-attacks have affected the information technology sectors in public administration, telecommunications, energy and the IT. We cannot provide more details publicly due to the sensitivity of the matter,” the NBÚ announced on social media.



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The National Cyber Security Centre SK-CERT posted an alert on both Twitter (@sk_cert) and its web site. The web site posting begins (translation):



The NSA intercepted an increased number of cyber attacks. Read recommendations on how to secure your system


April 16, 2021


The National Cyber ​​Security Center SK-CERT has recorded an increased incidence of significant and successful ransomware attacks in Slovakia. In recent days, similar activities have intensified in Central Europe.


The NSA warns companies and institutions to secure and back up their systems without delay. If they neglect this step, they risk significant financial loss.


Ransomware is one of the biggest threats to data. An attacker infiltrates the system, encrypts access to it, and may ask the owner or operator for a ransom to return access.


The National Security Office can confirm that this method was performed by hackers in several Slovak organizations, where they managed to encrypt critical data. They limited the functioning and work activity in these institutions.


Slovak organizations are currently blackmailing and demanding a r ..

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