Norway says 'successful' cyberattacks against the country have tripled in last six months
The country's National Security Authority said the rapid growth of artificial intelligence technology also posed a "serious risk" to Norwegian businesses and organisations.
Norway's National Security Authority (NSM) reported on Tuesday that successful cyberattacks against Norwegian organizations have tripled over the last six months, signaling an escalating threat to national security. The agency, which combats espionage and hybrid threats, highlighted the defense industry, space sector, critical infrastructure, and service providers as particularly vulnerable. This assessment, not publicly disclosed before, is aimed at bolstering resilience and response capabilities in Norwegian entities.
The warning echoes growing concerns across Europe regarding alleged Russian hybrid operations, including cyber activities. In August, reports emerged that a Russian hacking group had declared war on Norway and claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack affecting multiple government digital services.
The NSM, however, refrained from naming specific perpetrators in its report but noted an uptick in reconnaissance, ransomware, and DDoS attacks targeting various businesses and organizations. The agency also cautioned about the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence, which accelerates vulnerability identification and poses a significant risk to Norwegian enterprises.
Haugstøyl emphasized that heightened security measures must be implemented swiftly to mitigate the escalating risks.
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