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Russian-Linked Hackers Target Estonia

 

In response to the government's removal of a monument honoring Soviet World War II veterans, a pro-Kremlin hacker group launched its greatest wave of cyberattacks in more than ten years, which Estonia successfully repelled.

Luukas Ilves, Estonia's under-secretary for digital transformation at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, stated that "yesterday saw the most significant cyberattacks against Estonia since 2007".

According to reports, the former Soviet state removed a Red Army monument from Tallinn Square this week, and the eastern city of Narva also got rid of a Soviet-era tank. After Russia invaded Ukraine, the authorities vowed to remove hundreds of these monuments by the end of the year.

On Wednesday, the Russian hacker gang Killnet claimed responsibility for the attacks and stated a wave of DDoS attacks have allegedly been launched against the 200 websites of public and private sector organizations in response, including an online citizen identity system. 

A replica Soviet Tu-34 tank from World War II was taken off the public display on Tuesday in the town of Narva, close to Estonia's border with Russia, and brought to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi, according to Killnet, which claimed responsibility for a similar attack against Lithuania in June.

It's worth noting as based on sources, that the DDoS attacks timed with a Russian media fake news campaign alleging that the Estonian government was destroying Soviet war graves. The country's ethnic Russians reportedly rioted as a result of this.

Estonia's Cybersecurity 

According to the National Cyber Security Index, the nation has a 17 percentage point advantage over the average for Europe and is placed third in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2020. 

After experiencing significant DDoS attacks on both public and private websites in 2007, Estonia, a country that is a member of the European Union and NATO, took steps to strengthen its cybersecurity. It attributed these attacks to Russian actors who were enraged over the removal of another Soviet-era monument at the time.

The nation's e-government services, along with other industries including banking and the media, were significantly disrupted throughout the weeks-long campaign. The dismantling of a monument honoring the Soviet Red Army also sparked the attacks.

The Tallinn memorial served as a grim reminder of Estonia's 50 years of Soviet captivity to the government and many Estonians, while other ethnic Russians saw its removal as an attempt to obliterate their past. 

The incident did, however, motivate the government to step up its cybersecurity efforts, and as a result, it is today thought to have one of the best defensive positions of any international government.











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Estonia started cooperation with India in the field of cybersecurity


The Estonian Information System Authority (RIA) signed a cyber security cooperation agreement with India last Wednesday.

In accordance with the new Agreement, the parties will provide security in the field of cyberspace with doubled efficiency.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India agreed on the Agreement and Margus Noormaa, the Head of Estonian RIA (Information System Authority), endorsed it.

The contract involves the exchange of operational information, conducting special consultations, as well as providing extensive assistance to the parties and communication with experts and specialists in addressing the complex issues.

It is worth noting that on August 21, Vice-President of India Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, who is visiting Estonia, met with the Head of the Estonian Government Juri Ratas.

"I am very pleased that the relations between Estonia and India have become closer in recent years. For example, interest in Estonia has been noticeably increased for both Indian students and start-up entrepreneurs," Juri Ratas said.

During a conversation with the Vice-President of India, the Estonian Prime Minister said that in recent decades Estonia has made a huge leap in economic development and has become a world leader in the field of e-state. Also, as Ratas noted, there are impressive achievements in the field of cybersecurity and blockchain technologies.

"We are happy to share our experience with India. Many local companies have already become excellent investment partners for us, and even wider cooperation in many areas of the economy can grow from this,” the Estonian Prime Minister said.

At the moment, Estonia is one of the most active countries in the field of IT-development.

So, this year the first summer school of cyber diplomacy begins in Tallinn for about 80 diplomats, scientists and experts from 26 countries of the world. The participants of the school will consider the law and norms in cyberspace, the role of cyber operations in modern conflicts and other relevant topics.

The total cost of creating the Cybersecurity Training Center exceeded 18 million Euros. NATO itself invested six million, and Estonia’s alliance partners donated two million.

However, the political scientist Vitaly Gaychonok said that this is crazy. According to the expert, it is extremely difficult to use the same laws in the cybersphere that are applied in real life.

Estonian authorities and the military are focusing on ensuring cybersecurity. In April this year, a Training Center on Cybersecurity was opened in Tallinn, where it is planned to train NATO specialists and conduct international cyber studies.
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