Lithuania completes internal probe into cyber incident at Centre of Registers

The Lithuanian Interior Ministry’s Information Technology and Communications Department has completed its internal investigation into the April cyber incident involving leaked personal data from the state-run Centre of Registers, the ministry announced on Thursday.

Following the findings, Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovič has ordered the creation of a Network and Information Systems Continuity Working Group to assess future risks and propose measures to strengthen cybersecurity, according to the ministry’s statement.

“This incident showed that cyber threats are constantly evolving, so our institutions must act quickly, in a coordinated manner, and strengthen resilience at all levels,” Kondratovič said. He added that authorities are implementing additional safeguards, including enhanced monitoring, expert deployment, and an independent audit to ensure systems are “not only protected today but also technically resilient against future threats.”

The first phase of the audit is nearing completion, with a report expected soon. A second phase will follow. The department has already increased security monitoring of information systems by configuring additional alert rules and deploying extra tools provided by the National Cyber Security Centre.

Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office launched a pre-trial investigation into the data breach on April 15, the same day it was reported. Last week, prosecutors confirmed they were probing the potential leak of over 600,000 real estate registry records, with estimated damages exceeding €111,000.