Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Norway's Digital Services

A pro-Russian hacker group, Server Killers, has claimed responsibility for a significant DDoS attack on Norway's government digital services, which began on August 24 and has persisted for three days. The attack targeted Norway’s Digitalisation Directorate (Digdir), affecting multiple systems including ID-porten, MinID, and the Altinn portal. Despite the attack, Digdir reported that core systems remained operational, and there was no evidence of personal data breaches. The hackers stated their motivation was Norway's renewed military support for Ukraine, announced on August 23. The Norwegian authorities, including the National Criminal Investigation Service, are investigating the incident. Server Killers has a history of similar attacks on various countries and has been active since 2023. The situation has raised concerns about cybersecurity across Europe as tensions with Russia escalate.

Key Points: • Server Killers claimed a DDoS attack on Norway's government digital services. • The attack began on August 24 and has affected multiple key services. • Norwegian authorities are investigating, and core systems reportedly remain operational.