February 14, 2024 at 07:09AM
Albania’s cybersecurity authorities accused a hacker group sponsored by the Iranian government of a cyberattack on the Institute of Statistics. The attack affected 40 computers. In the past, Albania has blamed Iran for cyberattacks, leading to the cutting of diplomatic relations. The United States, NATO, and the EU supported Albania in the dispute.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes on the cybersecurity situation involving Albania and Iran:
– Albania’s cybersecurity authorities have accused a hacker group, allegedly sponsored by the Iranian government, of carrying out a cyberattack on the country’s Institute of Statistics in February.
– The attack was described as “sophisticated” and impacted 40 computers.
– This is not the first time Albania has accused Iran of cyberattacks, with a previous incident in July 2022 leading to the cutting of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
– The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also identified the group “Homeland Justice” as “Iranian state cyber actors.”
– Albania received support from the United States, NATO, and the European Union in this cyber dispute.
These points provide a clear summary of the situation and its international implications.