The municipality's digital services are currently affected by technical problems due to a DDoS attack.
The IT department is working on traffic filtering and other mitigation measures to restore normal operations. This is taking place in cooperation with external operating partners and relevant authorities. Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq writes in a press release.
- Several media outlets are reporting that a known actor has claimed responsibility for the attack. Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq is currently only concerned with the technical aspects and the restoration of operations. Any actor attribution will be handled in cooperation with relevant authorities, writes the municipality.
Citizens and partners are asked to use telephone and email if online solutions are down. The municipality will update regularly with new confirmed information.
This is stated by Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq through their press release, and they report that they have no further comments at this time.
The Government of Greenland has stated in a short statement that the authorities are monitoring the situation.
