Romania, focused on election security canceled the presidential elections after cyber attacks. According to information received from the country’s intelligence service, More than 85,000 cyber attacks edited.

While the attacks threatened the security of the presidential election, they also sparked a Russian-backed influence campaign. Romanian intelligence service The report published by (SRI) contained details of the attacks on election sites.

A cyber attack took place on the election infrastructure

A digital influence campaign in favor of one of the candidates, the pro-Moscow Călin Georgescu, resulted in key access information being stolen and shared on a hacker forum. These attacks raised concerns in the region’s sensitive political environment. S.R.I., for elections cyber attacks He argues that it largely comes from a state actor.

The report also states that attacks Romania’s electoral infrastructure It was emphasized that it caused serious damage. Attacks on the election system targeted AEP’s IT infrastructure and led to the leak of important data. After the attacks in the first round on November 25, it was decided that new elections should be held. The attacks point to Russian intervention, given the geopolitical tensions. Experts warn that such cyber threats could continue as the second round of elections approaches.