Malware attackInternal state services temporarily unavailable on mobile devices

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Access to internal state services via smartphones and tablets has been cut off after the discovery of malware on devices managed by the Government IT Centre.
Malware was discovered on mobile devices managed by the state
Malware was discovered on mobile devices managed by the state
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State services have been rendered inaccessible on mobile devices following the discovery of malware, though they remain fully operational via desktop computers.

Shortly after midnight on Thursday night, the Ministry for Digitalisation issued a statement confirming that malware had been detected on mobile devices – specifically smartphones and tablets – managed by the Government IT Centre (CTIE).

In response, the CTIE implemented preventative measures and isolated the affected systems. As a result, access to internal state services via mobile devices has been unavailable since Thursday evening. The relevant ministries and administrations have been informed of the situation.

Authorities stressed that while mobile access is disrupted, all state services remain fully accessible and operational through desktop computers.

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