Moldova is investigating a major cyberattack that exposed sensitive personal information and disrupted public services, with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan suggesting possible foreign state actors involvement.
The vulnerability or weakness
The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in government services that did not require authentication, allowing them to make approximately 11 million requests to access data.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
The incident disrupted dozens of public services and affected about 750,000 identification numbers, impacting the operations and trust in government digital infrastructure.
Industries affected
The attack primarily affects public service sectors, including construction permits, veterinary transport, medicine imports, and food safety registrations.
Users affected
Approximately 750,000 citizens had their personal information, including names, dates of birth, and financial data, potentially exposed.
