Information System Authority (RIA)
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Government body in Estonia; cybersecurity publications from its own official source.
Publications 25
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The Windows update released on March 10 resolves issues affecting the use of new Thales ID cards
The Windows update released on March 10 resolves an issue with new ID-cards that prevented the DigiDoc4 app from recognizing them. RIA recommends downloading and installing the latest Windows softw...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
Estonian experts develop cyber defence doctrine for the AI era
Experts and researchers from Estonian government agencies, universities, technology companies and banks have developed a comprehensive cyber defence policy paper setting out recommendations for cou...
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August in cyberspace: service disruptions, ransomware attacks, and phishing messages
In August, the Information System Authority registered 899 cyber incidents with an impact. Over the course of the month, there were disruptions to several key services, a school in Harju County was...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
RIA: Mobile-ID users will need to replace their SIM cards to continue using the service
Due to updates to the EU regulation on electronic identification and trust services (the eIDAS Regulation), mobile network operators will start to gradually replace SIM cards that support the Mobil...
Announcement Digital Rights -
July in cyberspace: hacked websites, service disruptions, and phishing emails
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 1,044 cyber incidents in July. Over the course of the month, several websites experienced disruptions, defacements of Estonian websites became more...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
Mai Kraft appointed Director of RIA's National Cyber Security Centre
As of 1 August, Mai Kraft has assumed the position of Director of the National Cyber Security Centre of Estonia (NCSC-EE) at the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA), as well as Deputy Direc...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
The next generation of cyber talent to assemble in Estonia
An international cyber camp for girls is taking place in Estonia this week, bringing nearly a hundred young cyber talents from nine countries to the small town of Kehtna.
Announcement Education -
June in cyberspace: service disruptions and data breaches attracted attention
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 1,232 incidents with an impact in the Estonian cyberspace in June, which is slightly higher than the average for the last six months. During the mo...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
RIA: May saw the highest number of cyber incidents with an impact recorded in the last six months
In May, the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA) recorded 1,561 incidents with impact in Estonian cyberspace, which is highest of the last six months. Of these, 1,047 were scam and phishing ...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
RIA has launched a procurement to find the EUDI Wallet service provider
The Information System Authority (RIA) has launched a public procurement to find a partner to develop and provide the European Union Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) in Estonia. This is a pan-...
Announcement Digital Rights -
April in cyberspace: disruptions to digital services and a surge in phishing emails
In April, the Information System Authority (RIA) recorded 1,138 cyber incidents with impact, some of which were related to the functioning of everyday digital services. At the same time, the number...
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RIA: Digital signatures may stop working in systems that have not been updated by the end of April
The European Commission is carrying out a technical update of the trusted list, which involves a transition from the current version 5 to the new version 6. The Information System Authority (RIA) w...
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The Cyber Accelerator invites applications from cyber security startups with a focus on combating cybercrime and on research-based solutions
The Cyber Accelerator, organised in collaboration between the Information System Authority (RIA) and the Tehnopol Startup Incubator, is inviting applications from startups operating in the field of...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
March in Estonian cyberspace: technical glitches affected several services
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 886 incidents with an impact in March. A number of incidents were caused by technical errors, which affected, amongst other things, train services,...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
The latest Windows 11 feature update causes issues when using Thales ID cards
The Windows update released on March 10 resolves an issue with new ID-cards that prevented the DigiDoc4 app from recognizing them. RIA recommends downloading and installing the latest Windows softw...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
Smart-ID+ introduced on 26 February for more secure login to state e-services
On 26 February, the Information System Authority (RIA) introduced the Smart-ID+ solution in the state authentication service. This change brought a new, more secure login flow to state e-services, ...
Announcement Digital Rights -
Over 800 incidents with an impact were registered in cyberspace in February
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 804 incidents with an impact in February, which is lower than the average for the last six months. The disruptions affected digital signatures...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
January in cyberspace: technical glitches put several digital services to the test
In January, the Information System Authority (RIA) registered 768 incidents with an impact that affected digital signatures, communications and banking services, as well as other companies.
Announcement Cybersecurity -
Check the validity of your documents and PIN codes before income tax return must be filed
The Tax and Customs Board (ETCB), Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB), and the Information System Authority (RIA) recommend checking the validity of your documents and PIN codes before the submiss...
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Cyber Security in Estonia: new records, old mistakes
The latest Cyber Security Yearbook of the Information System Authority (RIA) provides a comprehensive overview of developments, threats, and lessons learned in Estonian and international cyberspace...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
No Christmas peace in cyberspace in December
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 998 incidents with an impact in December. In addition to several notable incidents, December also saw the continuation of mass scam calls made posi...
Announcement Cybersecurity -
November in cyberspace: services disrupted by targeted attacks and technical mistakes
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 851 incidents in November. The most significant cases included denial-of-service attacks, a ransomware attack and technical failures.
Announcement Cybersecurity -
The Eesti app is testing its hazard alert function
On Thursday, December 4, between 10:00 and 16:00, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency, in cooperation with the Information System Authority (RIA) and the Women’s Voluntary Defence Organisation (Nai...
Announcement Disasters -
October in cyberspace: continuing denial-of-service attacks and scams
The Information System Authority (RIA) registered 1,057 cyber incidents in October. The most common cases were denial-of-service attacks, technical failures, and large-scale phone and internet scam...
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RIA: service providers need to prepare their IT systems for the arrival of new ID cards
New ID cards will be introduced on 14 November 2025, when Thales will take over the production of ID cards from the current manufacturer, IDEMIA. The Information System Authority (RIA) reminds serv...
Announcement Digital Rights