A cyberattack on Bergen municipality last year resulted in the theft of emergency preparedness documents. The breach targeted the city’s digital infrastructure, exposing plans designed to handle crises such as natural disasters or major accidents.
The attack occurred in 2023, according to a report from Digi.no. Authorities confirmed the incident but provided no details on how the breach happened or who was responsible. The stolen files included operational guidelines for emergency responses, which are normally kept confidential to prevent misuse.
Bergen’s IT department has since tightened security measures. Additional encryption and monitoring systems were implemented to prevent similar incidents. The municipality has also reported the breach to relevant national cybersecurity agencies for further investigation.
Local politicians have raised concerns over the vulnerability of public sector digital systems. The incident follows a pattern of increasing cyber threats against Norwegian municipalities, many of which lack advanced cybersecurity resources. Earlier this year, another Norwegian city reported a ransomware attack that disrupted municipal services for days.
The stolen documents have not been made public. Authorities state they are working to assess the full impact of the breach while ensuring no further sensitive information is compromised.
Source: digi.no