: In a recent declaration, the hacker group Anonymous claimed responsibility for cyberattacks against Turkey’s governmental infrastructure, citing opposition to what they describe as oppressive measures by President Erdoğan’s regime.
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The Hellenic Open University suffered a ransomware attack on October 25, 2024, leading to the leak of 813 GB of personal data, including names, photos, and IBANs, onto the dark web. The breach disrupted IT systems, but backups aided recovery as an investigation continues.
The British Museum has closed its temporary exhibitions after a former IT contractor allegedly sabotaged its systems. The suspect, who was recently dismissed, was arrested on-site. This incident follows the recent revelation of approximately 1,500 missing items from the museum’s collection, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and insider threats.
A major cyberattack from abroad has targeted Greece’s SYZEFXIS public-sector network, causing delays in the response speed of several gov.gr applications. The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance has identified the attack as a Denial-of-Service (DoS) assault and is working to restore full functionality.
Cyprus successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at disrupting access to its central government portal, part of a series of recent attacks targeting state-run utilities and a Greek energy subsidiary. Officials confirmed a quick response prevented significant impact, with no data breaches reported.
Hackers targeted hundreds of X (formerly Twitter) accounts globally, impacting users from Alaska to the Philippines, including the Greek Fire Department. The hackers’ message, appearing on numerous compromised accounts, read: “This account has been hacked. We are publishing an address in each of them to make a profit together.” Victims included media outlets, athletes, politicians, and even government entities.
The Hellenic Cadastre, Greece’s national property registry, was targeted in a cyberattack, raising concerns about potential data breaches. While authorities claim no data was deleted, the full extent of the attack remains unclear
Greece’s land registry, the Hellenic Cadastre, fended off a cyberattack. The Ministry of Digital Governance assures the public that critical infrastructure remains secure and all digital services are operational. While the attack’s purpose remains unclear, authorities are actively investigating.
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