Riksbank’s HR system revived in just 17 days post-ransomware havoc

The Swedish central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, has restored its human resources (HR) and salary system following a ransomware attack on the third-party provider hosting it. The attack occurred on the system, known as Primula, which is also used by other government agencies. The system was made available by the vendor, Tietoevry, on 2 February but only became fully operational on 6 February due to the need for internal controls. The attack is a reminder of the ongoing threat of cyber attacks and the need for robust security measures across all sectors.