Azerbaijan government workers hit by cyberattacks

XRİTDX confirmed over 6,200 cyberattack victims during the year in Azerbaijan, with poor cyber hygiene in government offices cited as a key vulnerability.
Government institutions in Azerbaijan face rising cyber risks, as 95 staff members were hit by attacks linked to failure to follow simple cyber safety practices.

In the first six months of the year, 95 employees from seven government bodies in Azerbaijan fell victim to cyberattacks after neglecting basic cybersecurity measures and failing to follow established protocols. The incidents highlight growing risks from poor cyber hygiene across public institutions.

According to the State Service of Special Communication and Information Security (XRİTDX), more than 6,200 users across the country were affected by various cyberattacks during the same period, not limited to government staff.

XRİTDX is now intensifying audits and monitoring activities to strengthen information security and safeguard state organisations against both existing and evolving cyber threats instead of leaving vulnerabilities unchecked.

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