On Sunday, Cyprus successfully thwarted a cyberattack aimed at blocking access to its central online government portal, gov.cy.

The attack was identified as a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, which temporarily affected the government portal for a few minutes but did not result in any data breaches.

This incident was part of a series of cyberattacks that began on Friday, with earlier targets including Larnaca International Airport's website and the Bank of Cyprus.

In total, six cyber incidents were recorded over the weekend, affecting both public services and private businesses, but all were successfully countered.

Authorities suspect that the hacking group LulzSec Black is behind these attacks, which are believed to be politically motivated due to Cyprus's relationship with Israel.

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy did not disclose the identity of the attackers or their motives, but reassured the public that government services remain on high alert.

Officials believe the hackers aimed to incapacitate critical infrastructure websites in Cyprus, prompting heightened vigilance among authorities.

An official statement from the Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) is expected to provide further details about their experience with cyberattacks over the weekend.

The EAC, which faced multiple attacks, emphasized that it has robust security measures in place to protect its services.

This incident marks the sixth cyberattack on Cyprus within just three days, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of such threats.

Following these incidents, all related services remain on alert to prevent further attacks and ensure the security of critical infrastructure.

Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communications, confirmed that the airport's website is purely informational and not connected to operational systems, mitigating potential risks.