# Government warns of increased cyber threat against Sweden

- Source: Nordic Defence Sector (https://nordicdefencesector.com)
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- Published: 2026-11-11
- Type: News brief · Section: Cyberspace · Country: sweden
- Language: en — machine translation from sv; the sv version is authoritative: https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/government-holds-press-briefing-on-cyberattacks.md
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- Primary source: https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/pressbriefing-om-cyberattacker/
- Tags: sweden, russia, ncsc, cert-se, carl-oskar bohlin, john billow, critical infrastructure, cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, eu

> Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin is inviting to a press briefing on cybersecurity on 10 November in light of recent cyberattacks.

**Russia has attempted to carry out destructive cyberattacks against Sweden and several other countries. This emerged at a press briefing on 10 November, where Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and John Billow, head of the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC), outlined the current cyber threat picture.**

The ⁠[government's presentation](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/pressbriefing-om-cyberattacker/) describes a heightened threat picture in which foreign powers are targeting systems that control electricity, water and heating. At the same time, artificial intelligence is said to be making it possible to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities more quickly.

The NCSC states that several thousand vulnerable devices in Sweden are exposed to the internet, more than in any other Nordic country. During October and November, cyberattacks on cooling systems have affected operations in Sweden, France and six further European countries.

According to the presentation, the affected operations had been warned before the attacks took place. The NCSC has since coordinated efforts nationally and within the EU, while CERT-SE (Sweden's Computer Emergency Response Team) has provided support to those affected.

## FAQ

**When is the government holding a press briefing on cyberattacks?**

The press briefing will be held on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10.00. It will take place in the government's press room at Rosenbad, with entrance from Drottninggatan 1 in Stockholm. The reason is the recent cyberattacks. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

**Who is participating in the press briefing on cybersecurity?**

The press briefing will be attended by the Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, and John Billow, Head of the National Cybersecurity Centre. They are holding the briefing jointly due to the recent cyberattacks. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

**How can journalists take part in the press briefing on cyberattacks?**

Pre-registered journalists can attend in person at Rosenbad, but mandatory pre-registration is required no later than 08.00 on the same day via a registration form stating name, editorial office, and role. The broadcast can also be followed live or afterwards at regeringen.se or on the Government Offices' YouTube channel. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

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