Official report says cyberattacks could cause 'civil unrest'

A major cyberattack could have an impact on “energy supply, welfare payments, or traffic management, to name just a few”.

Future cyberattacks could have serious effects on the economy and the cohesion of society — and may even cause civil unrest, Government officials have warned.

The Department of the Taoiseach said the country’s energy supply, welfare payments, or traffic management systems could suffer a similar cyberattack that crippled the health system in recent months.