Cybersecurity Incidents Surge in Iceland Amid Rising Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity incidents in Iceland have seen a significant increase, with reports rising by 26% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to CERT-IS, the government's computer emergency response team. The most notable rise was in digital break-ins and attempted intrusions, which surged by 388%. The increase is largely attributed to more targeted phishing campaigns, including man-in-the-middle attacks that compromise email accounts to send fraudulent messages. Phishing remains the most common threat, with 1,304 cases reported, marking a 47% increase. Fraudulent messages often impersonate organizations like Microsoft and local authorities. Malware-related incidents also contributed to the rise, with 257 cases reported. 
