Estonia’s cybersecurity starts with you
How can we tackle the record number of cyberattacks and security vulnerabilities we faced last year? Gert Auväärt, Deputy Director-General for Cybersecurity at RIA, explains.
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Another record year we did not need
No one expected 2024 to be a quiet year in cyberspace, but we also did not anticipate that the number of incidents with an impact would double from an already record-breaking level.
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Ukraine war: cyberattacks move closer to the frontline
On 19 November last year, 1,000 days had passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The battle in cyberspace has lasted even longer.
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SSSCIP chief: Russia operates more covertly in cyberspace
We learn about the cyberattacks thwarted in 2024 through an interview with Brigadier General Oleksandr Potii, head of Ukraine’s SSSCIP.
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Lessons from a massive data leak
At the beginning of 2024, criminals breached the server of Allium UPI, stealing the data of hundreds of thousands of Estonians.
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Russian intelligence ramps up cyber pressure on Western countries
Cyberattacks against Estonian state authorities in 2020 were attributed to Unit 29155 of Russia’s military intelligence (GRU).
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Phishers caught on the hook
The international police operation shut down LabHost, a platform that provided services to phishing scammers, and the Estonian police played a key role in preparing the raid.
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DDoS attacks: more noise, less impact
We registered an unprecedented number of distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), but effective defence measures reduced the proportion of attacks with an impact.
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Fraudsters made off with millions
Adding up the damage, we have to acknowledge once again that last year was highly profitable for scammers.
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Ransomware victims: schools and businesses
Several companies, schools and even a dental clinic found their systems breached and data locked by attackers.
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2024 brought a record number of vulnerabilities
Much to the advantage of attackers, users of vulnerable software were often slow to update it.
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2024: Events in international cyberspace
Last year saw influence operations surrounding elections, Chinese hackers breaching telecom companies, and a widespread IT system disruption caused by CrowdStrike.
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The red dragon spreads its wings
China’s ambition to become the world’s leading power by 2050 is bolstered by its state-sponsored cyber groups.
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Cybersecurity is a matter of national sustainability
Cybersecurity is more than an IT concern – it is a matter of national sustainability.
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Estonian schools should prioritise cybersecurity
The level of cybersecurity measures in schools varies widely, and the overall situation leaves much to be desired.
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Prevention efforts for all generations
We conducted workshops for older adults, launched a campaign aimed at younger generations, and published guides for children and their parents.
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EU steps in cyber security
What did the European Union achieve in cybersecurity in 2024, and what lies ahead in 2025?
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How can Estonia shorten its cyber borders?
Over the past decade, the number of state-maintained databases has nearly tripled, significantly extending Estonia’s cyber border, which requires monitoring and protection.
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I-voting: 20 years of progress
The local government elections in October 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of i-voting in Estonia.
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What to expect in cyberspace in 2025
Cyber incidents, China’s role in cyber security, AI, data breach.
Read moreLast updated: 17.02.2025
