Finnish IT services and enterprise cloud hosting provider Tietoevry has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, impacting cloud hosting customers in one of its data centers in Sweden. The Tietoevry cyberattack occurred during the night of Jan 19-20, affecting services for customers in Sweden.
While overall Tietoevry cyberattack recovery efforts are underway, the severity of the situation persists.
Details of the Tietoevry Cyberattack
The ransomware attack on Tietoevry targeted one part of a data center in Sweden, causing disruptions to Tietoevry’s services for customers in the region. The affected platform was promptly isolated to prevent further damage.
The officials informed that the firm is actively engaged with affected customers, providing updates on the ongoing recovery efforts.
Venke Bordal, Head of Market Sweden at Tietoevry Tech Services, expressed regret for the impact on customers and assured that all necessary resources are allocated to address the malicious attack.
“We sincerely apologize for the problems this malicious attack is causing for our customers and everyone that is impacted by this. We have allocated all necessary resources to address this with full attention. We are in active dialogue with our customers who are directly affected”, said Bordal in a press statement.
Officials further informed that the incident had been reported to the police, emphasizing the serious nature of the Tietoevry ransomware attack.
“Currently, we are not able to say how long it will take for systems to be restored but we are laser-focused on resolving this as soon as technically possible. The security and continuity of our services are of utmost priority to us, and we take this situation extremely seriously. The incident is being investigated by both internal and external specialists, and as a ransomware attack is a serious criminal act, it has also been reported to the police. Tietoevry is on high alert and is monitoring the situation continuously”, informed Bordal.
Widespread Cyber Campaign Targets Finland’s Critical Sectors
The severity of cyber threats in Finland is highlighted by a series of cyberattacks orchestrated by the NoName ransomware group. Suspected to have Russian affiliations, the group has intensified its campaign, targeting diverse critical sectors in the country.
The NoName cyberattacks have targeted key entities such as the Energy Industry Association, Technical Academic TEK representing technical professionals, engineers, and Oikeus.fi, Finland’s legal information portal. The deliberate assault on crucial sectors reflects the hacker group’s strategic and widespread approach.
Geopolitical Motivations Behind Cyberattacks
The escalation of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on Finnish organizations is rooted in geopolitical tensions. As Russia’s relations with Western powers strain, cyber operations intensify, with Finland becoming a deliberate target.
NoName’s attacks on government organizations, regulatory bodies, and chambers of commerce underscore the geopolitical motivations driving these cyber assaults. The cyber landscape in Finland is under the scanner, with Tietoevry grappling with a ransomware attack and NoName ransomware group strategically targeting critical sectors. The Finnish government and organizations remain on high alert as they navigate the evolving cyber threat landscape.
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