The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said there is no indication that government systems have been breached following reports about alleged cyberattacks involving state services.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry clarified that there is also no evidence of any ransom demands connected to government databases.
Clarification on reports concerning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Deputy Ministry said that reports published on Saturday regarding alleged interception of databases from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and claims of ransom requests from state agencies are not substantiated.
“There is no indication of a breach of government systems and there is no demand for ransom,” the statement said.
Increase in cyberattack attempts
The ministry noted that there has recently been an increase in cyberattack attempts. These include efforts to breach websites and information systems affecting both the public and private sectors.
According to the statement, this trend is not limited to Cyprus but is being observed more broadly across Europe.
Monitoring and coordination with state services
The Deputy Ministry said it remains on constant alert in cooperation with the Digital Security Authority and other relevant state services. Authorities are closely monitoring developments and reviewing data on an ongoing basis.
Call for verification before publication
The ministry also stressed that cyberattacks constitute a sensitive issue and should not be the subject of unverified reporting.
It urged media outlets and others to contact the Deputy Ministry before publishing such information in order to verify the facts.