Cyberattack wipes Romania's national land registry database
A successful ransomware-linked data deletion has paralyzed Romania's e-Terra cadastral platform following a failed extortion attempt against the ANCPI. The incident has halted all national property transactions and registrations, with authorities currently attempting to restore systems from backups. The extent of permanent data loss remains unverified.
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Romania Cadastre Cyberattack: Ransomware-Linked Data Deletion Halts Transactions
Romania's National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI) has suffered a confirmed ransomware-linked cyberattack resulting in data deletion on the e-Terra cadastral platform, paralyzing national real estate transactions. Authorities are attempting to restore systems from backups, but the extent of permanent data loss and specific threat actor remain unconfirmed. Private sector entities in Romania are reportedly experiencing similar cyberattacks, indicating a broader vulnerability.