On Friday, the Lithuanian general prosecutor’s office announced a data leak of national register entries, predominantly registers of legal and real estate entities. This leak impacted more than 600,000 entries.

Upon discovery of this incident, authorities enacted further cybersecurity measures (such as restricting access and blocking the accounts of suspected malicious actors). 

At this time, Lithuanian officials believe this was the result of foreign activity, though no official statement has been made to indicate which country is suspected. However, some suspect a Russian intelligence operation, as Lithuania is considered a target of Russia’s hybrid war, which involves: 

• Arson
• Vandalism
• Sabotage 
• Influence operations

Following this data leak, the head of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers Adrijus Jusas resigned.