Cyber Incident Victim: Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR
Date:
Jan 2025
Location:
Slovakia
Summary
Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR experienced a widespread technical outage disrupting all its electronic services and information systems, leading to limited access for users. Cadastral offices were closed the following day, with expectations of limited operations resuming shortly afterward. Technical teams conducted intensive analysis and worked to restore full functionality while advising stakeholders to monitor official communications for updates.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On January 6, 2025, Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR (ÚGKK SR) publicly announced a widespread technical outage affecting all information systems and electronic services under its administration. The disruption caused temporary limitations in accessing critical digital platforms, including cadastral services and geospatial data portals. By January 7, 2025, the agency issued follow-up notifications confirming continued system unavailability and operational impacts. These communications specified that cadastral departments at district offices would remain closed on January 8, 2025, with no services provided. ÚGKK SR further warned that limited operational capabilities might persist through January 9, 2025, depending on restoration progress. The outage disrupted public access to essential property registration services, geodetic data, and mapping resources like Portál ESKN and ZBGIS Map Client. No specific technical cause or external threat actor was disclosed in official statements.
ÚGKK SR initiated immediate response measures focused on diagnosing the outage and restoring services. Technical teams conducted intensive analysis to identify the failure’s origin while implementing unspecified “safeguarding measures.” The organization prioritized transparency through regular website updates but did not establish alternative service channels during the disruption. Operational consequences included multi-day closures of physical cadastral offices and prolonged unavailability of digital systems critical for property transactions and land administration. Public advisories urged users to monitor official communications for recovery timelines while cautioning against reliance on third-party platforms claiming to offer cadastral data. Restoration efforts remained ongoing as of January 7, 2025, with no confirmed resolution timeframe.