Slovakia’s land registry hit by biggest cyberattack in country’s history, minister says

Category	Details
Threat Actors	Unknown; suspected origin from Ukraine.
Campaign Overview	• Ransomware attack targeting the Slovakian Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Office (UGKK). • Systems shut down, physical offices closed. • Ransom demand reportedly in millions of euros.
Target Regions (or Victims)	• Primary victim: Slovakia’s land registry (UGKK). • Indirect victims: Real estate, mortgage markets, banking, and finance sectors in Slovakia.
Methodology	• Ransomware attack causing data/system lockout. • Potential data encryption targeting land/property records.
Products Targeted	• Slovakian land and property data management systems.
Malware Reference	Specific ransomware not identified.
Tools Used	• Ransomware tools; no specific tools identified.
Vulnerabilities Exploited	• Unclear; likely exploitation of systemic vulnerabilities within UGKK’s IT infrastructure.
TTPs	• Data/system encryption. • Ransom demand. • Large-scale disruption of critical government services.
Attribution	• “Strong indications” suggest Ukrainian origin (unverified). • Broader geopolitical tensions between Slovakia and Ukraine noted as potential motivator.
Recommendations	• Ensure robust and reliable backup systems. • Enhance cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure. • Implement incident response plans. • Collaborate internationally to trace attackers and prevent recurrence.
Source	The Record

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