Norway Attributes April Dam Cyberattack to Russian Hackers
Norway’s counter-intelligence chief has officially blamed Russian hackers for a cyberattack on a dam in Bremanger, western Norway, in April. During the incident, hackers briefly took control of the dam and opened a flood gate, releasing 500 litres (132 gallons) of water per second for four hours before authorities intervened. No injuries were reported.
Beate Gangaas, head of Norway’s PST security agency, said the attack is part of a rising pattern of operations by pro-Russian cyber actors aimed at causing fear and chaos among the population. She emphasized that the public disclosure is intended to raise awareness and prevent further attacks.
The Russian embassy in Oslo dismissed the claims as “unfounded and politically motivated.” Norway, a NATO member and major gas supplier, shares an Arctic border with Russia and has previously warned about threats to its energy infrastructure.