No Increased Cyber Activity Reported on Election Day

No Increased Cyber Activity Reported on Election Day

First seen 19 Apr 2026, 16:27 UTC Bta.Bg 18.8

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On April 19, 2026, the Ministry of Electronic Governance (MEG) reported no increased cyber activity against strategic objects or administrative websites during election day. The temporary cyber security situation centre, chaired by Minister Georgi Sharkov, is actively monitoring the situation in real time. The centre operates continuously from 08:00 to midnight, ensuring a coordinated response to any suspected threats. Approximately 99.5% of voting machines are functioning properly, with ongoing efforts to address the remaining issues. The MEG has confirmed that denial-of-service attacks have not been observed, indicating a stable cyber environment on this critical day.

Key Points: • No increased cyber threats reported during the election day. • 99.5% of voting machines are operational with ongoing maintenance. • The cyber security situation centre is actively monitoring for potential threats.

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2026-04-19
Election day monitoring begins with no reported cyber threats.