Cyberattack wipes Romania's national land registry database
A successful ransomware-linked data deletion has paralyzed Romania's e-Terra cadastral platform following a failed extortion attempt against the ANCPI. The incident has halted all national property transactions and registrations, with authorities currently attempting to restore systems from backups. The extent of permanent data loss remains unverified.
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Romania's ANCPI Cyberattack Halts National Property Transactions
A confirmed cyberattack has paralyzed Romania's National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI) e-Terra platform, halting all national property transactions and registrations since July 14. The incident, linked to ransomware and a failed extortion attempt, has resulted in data deletion, with authorities attempting system restoration from backups. The full extent of permanent data loss and the specific threat actor remain unverified.