Norway's Government Services Disrupted by DDoS Attack

On August 24, 2026, a large DDoS attack began at 03:38 CEST, targeting Norway's shared government digital infrastructure. The attack affected services managed by the Norwegian Digitalization Agency (Digdir) and its operations provider, Vivicta. Key services impacted include public-service logins, electronic IDs, and secure digital mail. Users experienced connection errors, slow responses, and login difficulties. Although many systems have stabilized, some services remain partially inaccessible. This incident marks the third DDoS attack on Digdir in recent months, with no evidence of data compromise. Norwegian authorities, including the National Security Authority, have been notified, and speculation exists regarding potential Russian involvement. Affected platforms, such as Altinn and Skatteetaten, also reported operational issues.

Key Points: • Norway's government digital services faced a significant DDoS attack starting August 24. • The attack disrupted key services like electronic IDs and secure digital mail. • This incident is the third DDoS attack on Norway's digital infrastructure in recent months.