On Saturday morning, a cyber attack was detected on Lithuania’s LT72.lt emergency preparedness website. The Fire Protection and Rescue Department (PAGD) quickly disconnected the affected link to prevent further dissemination of information. PAGD’s IT specialists were deployed to investigate the cause of the cyber incident and assess the extent of the damage. The department emphasized that the emergency preparedness app LT72, which operates separately, was not affected by the attack.
PAGD director Renatas Požėla confirmed that the incident occurred early on Saturday and that work was ongoing to determine its scope. He noted that the response team acted swiftly, disconnecting the compromised source to prevent additional damage. At this stage, Požėla refrained from speculating on the depth of the breach, as the investigation was still in its early stages. He assured the public that efforts to manage the situation were being taken seriously.
While the website was compromised, PAGD reassured the public that the LT72 emergency preparedness app was not impacted.
The app operates independently and continues to meet the highest cybersecurity standards. This distinction helps ensure that the critical emergency response system remains functional and unaffected by the cyber attack. The department emphasized that the app’s integrity and performance remain intact despite the breach on the website.
A pre-trial investigation had not yet been initiated at the time of the statement, but PAGD informed the relevant authorities about the incident. Požėla indicated that a decision regarding the investigation would likely be made by Monday. The department’s swift response and continued assessment aim to resolve the incident, ensuring that emergency preparedness efforts remain unaffected by the cyber attack.
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