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Security · 14h ago

Hacker wipes Romania’s entire land registry database

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A hacker breached Romania’s land registry and wiped its entire database, causing widespread disruption. The attack, which targeted the National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising, has halted property transactions and registrations. Authorities are investigating the incident, which raises serious concerns about national cybersecurity defenses.

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This is a stark reminder that critical government infrastructure remains vulnerable to catastrophic cyberattacks, with real-world consequences for citizens and the economy.
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