Cyber Shadows: Fortum's Nordic Challenge

Fortum, a Nordic utility, reports daily cyberattacks and surveillance incidents in Finland and Sweden, often linked to increasing Russian hostility since Finland and Sweden joined NATO. Despite the growing frequency of these attacks, their impact on Fortum's operations remains minimal due to robust security measures.

Nordic utility company Fortum is under constant cyberattack pressure, a situation exacerbated by the geopolitical shifts in Finland and Sweden following their NATO accession.

According to CEO Markus Rauramo, Fortum experiences daily cyber threats and occasional suspicious activity near its energy sites in both countries, sometimes involving drones and individuals. The frequency of these incidents has increased notably since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, drawing a stern response from Finnish and Swedish authorities, although specifics remain undisclosed.

Finland's Security and Intelligence Service confirms that cyber threats from Russia pose a major national security risk, as Russia protests its neighbors' NATO membership. Despite this, Fortum maintains a strong operational presence by implementing stringent security protocols, thus minimizing the disruption caused by such cyber intrusions.

(With inputs from agencies.)