'Notable' rise in hostile state cyber attacks in Ireland

The National Cyber Security Annual Update 2023 said the most common cyber incidents were carried out by criminal groups for financial gain, typically using phishing attacks or installing malware. File photo

There has been a “notable” rise in hostile countries using hackers and criminals to launch cyber attacks in Ireland, according to a Government report.

These incidents are designed to interfere with political and media discourse in Ireland, like other countries, the report said.