Croatia’s wake-up call: beware the ransomware attack wave, expert warns

TLDR:

• Recent cyber attacks on Croatian institutions and companies highlight the need for increased vigilance.
• Expert Marko Rakar emphasizes the importance of transparency in response to cyber threats.

A series of ransomware attacks targeting institutions and companies in Croatia has raised concerns about the country’s cybersecurity measures. Expert Marko Rakar, a Croatian cybersecurity specialist, pointed out the need for enhanced vigilance and transparency in responding to these threats. The attacks, which targeted entities such as Zagreb’s Clinical Hospital Centre and the country’s Financial Services Supervision Agency, have underscored the importance of bolstering cybersecurity defenses in Croatia.

Rakar noted that the recent spate of attacks has garnered significant public attention, particularly the ransomware incident that disabled all IT systems at the hospital. While acknowledging the heightened sensitivity of the public to cybersecurity issues, Rakar maintained that Croatia is not necessarily more exposed than before, but rather, the public is more attuned to such threats.

The attacks serve as a wake-up call for Croatian authorities to invest more resources into cybersecurity measures and to adopt a more transparent approach in addressing cyber threats. The incidents have highlighted the vulnerabilities present in the country’s digital infrastructure and the pressing need for a comprehensive response strategy.