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The number of cyber-attacks against Estonian media portals has doubled this year, in comparison with the preceding two years, the state's Information System Authority (RIA) says.
The number of cyber-attacks against Estonian media portals has doubled this year, in comparison with the preceding two years, the state's Information System Authority (RIA) says.
Friday's cyber attack on Estonia's main private media houses was part of a long-running, consistent wave of such incidents, IT and foreign trade minister Kristjan Järvan (Isamaa) said late last week.
Estonia ranks fourth in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders and assessing the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories – rising from last year’s 15th position.
In just one year, Estonia has climbed nine spots from 15th to 4th in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Tuesday.