The hacker collective “NoName” launched a cyberattack on the systems of a canton and several municipalities, causing temporary unavailability of websites. In response, the canton took precautionary measures by temporarily removing specific pages from the network. Threats were reported to the administration through various channels, prompting immediate notification to the cantonal police. However, there is currently no evidence to verify the credibility of these threats.
Typically, such hacker attacks aim to overload websites and applications with targeted requests, limiting their availability. The State Chancellery clarified that these attacks do not involve data theft. This incident follows a recent hack on the federal administration’s IT, leading to increased monitoring and security measures by the IT Services Center (ILZ) Obwalden/Nidwalden, responsible for the IT infrastructure of the canton and municipalities. Fortunately, the effects of the attack have been minimal due to these enhanced measures.
While the specific motives of the “NoName” hacker collective remain unclear, cyber threats have become a growing concern for governmental bodies at various levels. The canton and its municipalities are actively addressing the situation to ensure the security and availability of their IT systems, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the face of evolving online threats.
