Digdir suffers third DDoS attack disrupting Norwegian ID services

A significant DDoS attack on Norway's Digitaliseringsdirektoratet (Digdir) began on August 21, disrupting critical government services such as ID-porten and e-id services. The attack caused intermittent unavailability and operational disruptions, although most services are stabilizing. This marks the third such attack on Digdir, raising concerns about the vulnerability of central authentication systems. Experts suggest the attacks resemble typical Russian disruption strategies. Digdir reported no security breaches or compromised personal data, highlighting the impact on public sector operations.