VG reported that Gangås mentioned an increase in cyberattacks on Western infrastructure, noting they often aim to showcase capabilities rather than cause damage. She emphasized the need for Norway to brace for more hacking incidents.
During the same event, Nils Andreas Stensønes, head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service, identified Russia as the foremost threat to Norway’s security.
Cyberattacks on Western entities form part of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy. In another water-related incident in January 2024, a hacking group infiltrated a Texas water facility’s system, causing an overflow. These hackers are suspected to have Kremlin ties.
The dam, located in Bremanger municipality, about 150 kilometers north of Bergen, is not used for energy production. Local reports suggest hackers exploited a security gap due to a weak password.
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