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PTS probes loss of service at BankID after DDoS attack

Thursday 18 March 2021 | 14:15 CET | News
Swedish communications regulator PTS said it will investigate loss of service at identity authentication provider BankID on the evening of 23 February 2021 following a DDoS attack. Customers were unable to reach BankID and PTS will examine whether the company's security is in proportion to the risks.

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Categories: Internet / IT
Countries: Sweden
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