Romanian Financial Institutions Hit by DDoS Cyber Attacks, Authorities Confirm

Background

The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) has confirmed that several financial and banking institutions were targeted by a hacker group launching Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

Affected Organizations

• BCR platform
• Banca Transilvania
• Alpha Bank

These organizations have been affected by the cyber attack, which caused disruptions for customers who encountered difficulties using applications.

Details of the Attack

The DDoS attack was launched by NoName75, a pro-Russian group suspected of carrying out similar attacks in the past. The attack generated a high volume of connection requests, leading to slowdowns and, in some cases, the blocking of websites and online services for its victims.

Impact

• Customers encountered difficulties using applications
• Websites and online services were slowed down or blocked

Response from Authorities

The DNSC has assured that all affected organizations will have their services restored and no sensitive data has been compromised. The DNSC provided technical support to all organizations impacted by this cyber attack.

Investigation Ongoing

Despite the severity of the incident, investigations are ongoing to identify the root cause of the attack and prevent future occurrences.

Prevention and Mitigation

Financial institutions have been urged to remain vigilant against these types of attacks as they pose a significant threat to online security and customer trust. By taking proactive measures, financial institutions can reduce the risk of being targeted by similar cyber attacks in the future.

Best Practices

• Regularly update software and systems
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures
• Monitor network activity closely
• Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities