Slovakia’s Cyber Chaos: Land Registry Held Hostage in Historic Hack Attack
Slovakian politicians have pointed fingers at Ukraine following a massive cyber-attack on Slovakia’s land registry system. While the government plays detective, Slovaks are left wondering if their next real estate deal will require a secret handshake. Meanwhile, ransomware demands a seven-figure ransom.
Hot Take:
When Slovakia’s land registry system went down, it wasn’t just property records that were shaking; it was the entire real estate world holding its breath. Who knew a cyber-attack could paralyze property transactions and cause a geopolitical blame game? Perhaps the next time you hear “landslide,” it might just be digital!
Key Points:
- Massive cyber-attack hit Slovakia’s Office of Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre.
- Authorities suspect Ukraine as the potential source of the attack.
- The attack demanded a seven-digit ransom for data restoration.
- Real estate and public services are heavily disrupted.
- System recovery is prioritized over political blame games.
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