Greek cybersecurity challenged by suspected Russian cyberattacks

Greek authorities suspect Russia is responsible for a series of cyberattacks on the public sector network, reports the eKathimerini service.

The attacks occurred over the past few days. The first one, carried out on Thursday, disrupted the operation of resources using government domains. Subsequent attacks occurred on Friday and Sunday.

No data was breached during the attacks, but they tested the resilience and effectiveness of the Greek cybersecurity system. The authorities are investigating the circumstances of these incidents, suspecting that the perpetrators may be linked to Russian entities or supported by the state. Similar attacks have been observed in other NATO countries, which may suggest that Russia seeks to destabilize support for Ukraine.

After Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the relations between Russia and Greece, traditionally friendly towards Moscow, have deteriorated.

Russia has classified Greece as one of the so-called unfriendly countries. Despite this, Russophile attitudes are still present in Greece, especially among the far-right and radical left. Athens supports Kyiv diplomatically, through humanitarian aid, and militarily, and both countries have signed a security cooperation agreement.