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In Moldova, the Punishment for Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Will Be Increased

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In Moldova, cyber attacks on critical information systems — including in the areas of energy, health, transport and the banking sector — will be more criminalized, and the relevant draft law drafted by the Ministry of Justice approved by the Government on 12 November. The Ministry of Justice explained that, while national legislation already regulates the main types of cybercrime, laws need to be updated due to the emergence of new ways of carry…
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🚨 The Government of Moldova has taken a decisive step in the fight against cybercrime! From now on, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure entail criminal liability. ⚡️ New laws will help protect the data of millions of citizens and strengthen security in all important areas! 🛡️

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The Moldovan government on Thursday, November 12, approved a draft law that provides for criminal liability for cyber attacks on critical infrastructure information systems — in particular in the energy, healthcare, transport and banking sectors.

Penalties for cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, i.e. IT systems in energy, health, transport and banks, will be harsher. The government approved the bill prepared by the Ministry of Justice on Thursday, November 12.

In Moldova, cyber attacks on critical information systems — including in the areas of energy, health, transport and the banking sector — will be more criminalized, and the relevant draft law drafted by the Ministry of Justice approved by the Government on 12 November. The Ministry of Justice explained that, while national legislation already regulates the main types of cybercrime, laws need to be updated due to the emergence of new ways of carry…

Cyber attacks on the IT systems that form part of the critical infrastructure, such as those in the field of energy, health, transport or banking, will be punished more severely. The forecasts are found in a draft law prepared by the Ministry of Justice and approved today by the Government.

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Radio Chișinău broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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