Swedish government warns of growing cyber threats to critical infrastructure

The Swedish government has raised concerns over increasing cyber threats targeting the country’s electricity, water supply, and communication networks, warning that attacks could jeopardise national security. A press briefing on the current cybersecurity situation is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 local time, SVT Nyheter reports.

Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin and John Billow, head of Sweden’s National Cybersecurity Centre, will address the media to outline the latest assessment of the cyber threat landscape. The government has previously flagged rising risks to essential services, though specific details of recent incidents remain undisclosed.

Swedish public broadcaster SVT is covering the briefing live, with officials expected to provide updates on protective measures and potential vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.