Sweden's national grid operator Svenska kraftnÀt is investigating a claimed ransomware attack. A group calling itself Everest reportedly breached the state-owned company's systems. The hackers claim to have stolen 280 gigabytes of data.
Communications manager Sara Gommel confirmed the organization knows about the claims. She said they take the situation seriously. The company has contacted multiple authorities including MSB, Sweden's emergency management agency.
Gommel stated they have implemented relevant security measures. She emphasized that Svenska kraftnÀt's core operations remain unaffected. The grid continues to function normally despite the security breach.
This incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure. Even well-protected state entities face sophisticated digital attacks that could potentially disrupt essential services.
What does this mean for Sweden's energy security? The immediate impact appears limited, but stolen data could expose vulnerabilities in national infrastructure systems.