The files leaked by hackers appear to include the platform’s source code, as well as citizens’ personally identifiable databases
The Swedish authorities have launched a probe into a potential breach of the country’s e-government platform containing sensitive information and personal data.
ByteToBreach announced the security breach on the dark web early on Thursday. The hacker group posted a cache of files it claimed to have obtained from the Swedish subsidiary of global IT consulting and outsourcing company CGI Group. The files appear to include source code for the e-government platform, a staff database, configuration files, and other materials. ByteToBreach has also offered what it described as “citizen databases” and “electronic signing documents” for sale.
The Swedish authorities have acknowledged the incident, with Sweden’s national center for cyber incidents (CERT-SE) stating the leak was being analyzed. Other government agencies are also assessing the reported breach and the potential damage, according to the authorities.
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