Switzerland faces surge in cyberattacks ahead of Ukraine summit

TLDR:

• Switzerland is facing increased cyberattacks ahead of the Ukraine peace summit.
• The country’s National Cyber Security Centre has urged local organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

Switzerland is bracing itself for a surge in cyberattacks as the Ukraine peace summit approaches. President Viola Amherd and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis have both acknowledged the heightened threat level, with the country’s National Cyber Security Centre issuing warnings to local organizations to enhance their cybersecurity measures.

The summit, set to be held in the City of Lucerne, will bring together several nations to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war. To counter potential cyber threats during the event, an emergency center for cyber threats will be established, and military personnel will be deployed for surveillance.

The NCSC emphasized the importance of implementing basic protection measures against cyberattacks during large-scale events. The increasing prevalence of cyber threats underscores the need for proactive defense strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure.

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