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Comment on Cyberattack hits Hungary’s State Treasury as experts trace attack to Russian servers by Rádzs
['Csaba Finta']
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Hungary’s State Treasury has confirmed that part of its IT infrastructure was hit by a cyberattack, with preliminary findings indicating that the attack originated from Russian servers.
According to the Treasury, the incident targeted the IT network of its Agriculture and Rural Development Division, which operates as Hungary’s National Paying Agency responsible for administering agricultural and rural development funds.
Infected servers isolated immediatelyThe Treasury told Telex that its IT specialists acted as soon as the attack was detected, disconnecting the affected servers from the network to prevent further damage.
The Treasury has also notified Hungary’s National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH), as required under applicable regulations.
Although experts currently believe the attack originated from Russian servers, authorities have not publicly identified the individuals or group responsible, and the investigation remains ongoing.