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Cyber Attack on Finland’s Justice Ministry

March 10, 2024
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Cyber Attack on Finland’s Justice Ministry

Finland’s Ministry of Justice faced a significant cyber attack on its website, http://oikeus.fi, resulting in disruptive online services since Tuesday evening. The ministry officially acknowledged the incident through a social media post, noting slower-than-usual service and intermittent disruptions experienced by users. While the ministry did not disclose specific details about the cyber attack, this event is part of a concerning pattern, with various Finnish institutions, including parliament, ministries, Kela, and banks, having encountered cyber attacks in recent years.

The heightened frequency of cyber attacks against Finland is attributed to Russia’s increased reliance on the cyber environment due to challenges in traditional human intelligence operations. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency- Traficom and Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) have reported that Russian cyber attacks on Finland have become more common. In a concerning development, a Russian hacker group named NoName057(16) claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the Ministry of Justice’s website through its Telegram channel, revealing a potential escalation in cyber threats faced by Finnish institutions.

The denial-of-service attack on the Justice Ministry’s website underscores the vulnerability of critical online services, raising questions about the overall cybersecurity infrastructure in Finland. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this cyber incident, there is a pressing need for enhanced measures and collaboration between government agencies and cybersecurity experts to mitigate future threats and protect the digital integrity of essential institutions. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the evolving nature of cyber threats and the imperative for proactive cybersecurity strategies in the face of increasing digital challenges.

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  • Cyber Attack Disrupts Online Services for Finland’s Justice Ministry

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