Between January 2020 and June 2024, threat actors with political intent launched 12 cyberattacks against various companies and critical infrastructure in Sweden. The March 2024 attack against the websites of Swedish governmental institutions was the latest registered cyberattack with a political intent.
Cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024
Incident details
Incident type
Anonymous Sudan disrupted the website of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and leaked customer information on 14 February 2023
Hijacking with Misuse; Disruption
Anonymous Sudan targeted the websites of several Swedish authorities and companies on 19 February 2023
Disruption
Unknown actors disrupted the website of the Swedish Parliament on 2 May 2023
Disruption
Alleged Russian false-flag group Anonymous Sudan disrupted online services of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on 24 May 2023
Disruption
Swedish e-health provider Ortivus affected by cyber attack since 18 July 2023
Hijacking with Misuse; Disruption
Ransomware Gang Cactus targeted Swedish Supermarket Chain Coop on 22 December 2023
Ransomware; Disruption; Data theft; Hijacking with Misuse
Akira ransomware gang suspected of carrying out ransomware attack on Finnish IT service provider and cloud hosting provider Tietoevry in January 2024
Hijacking with Misuse; Disruption; Ransomware
Unknown Actors Gained Access To Systems Of Swedish Municipality of Bjuv on 19 January 2024
Hijacking with Misuse; Disruption
Ransomware group Akira targeted Swedish municipality Kalmar in February 2024
Hijacking with Misuse; Disruption; Ransomware
Unknown threat actor targeted Swedish blockchain platform Shido Network (SHIDO) on 29 February 2024
Hijacking with Misuse
Ransomware gang Medusa claimed responsibility for disruption of IT environment of Swedish hospital Sophiahemmet on 26 February 2024
Data theft; Ransomware
Pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057 suspected of disrupting access to several websites of Swedish governmental institutions on 5 March 2024
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SWP. (June 23, 2024). Cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475169/sweden-political-cyberattacks-timeline/
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SWP. (2024). Cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475169/sweden-political-cyberattacks-timeline/
SWP. "Cyber Incidents with a Political Dimension Initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475169/sweden-political-cyberattacks-timeline/
SWP, Cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475169/sweden-political-cyberattacks-timeline/ (last visited December 25, 2024)
Cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated against Sweden from January 2020 to June 2024 [Graph], SWP, June 23, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475169/sweden-political-cyberattacks-timeline/
