The investigation into the cyber attack targeting the Finnish government's information and communication technology center, Valtori, has been handed over to the Central Criminal Police. This data breach, believed to have occurred on January 29, has raised serious concerns as it involves sensitive user information. The police suspect an unknown attacker accessed Valtori’s services and obtained a trove of user data, which has prompted the investigation to be classified as a serious crime. While the investigation is still in its early stages, officials note that the full extent and potential implications of the breach are yet to be determined.

Investigator Aku Limnell highlighted the complexities of the technological investigations involved, suggesting that a comprehensive analysis of the breach will take time. An alarming detail that has emerged is that the breach may impact up to 50,000 users. The system does not appear to have permanently deleted removed data; instead, it flagged those records as deleted. This raises additional concerns about data security and user privacy, emphasizing the need for rigorous scrutiny of the system's protocols to prevent future incidents.

As the investigation unfolds, further updates from the police will shed more light on the case. They have indicated that more information will be released as long as it does not compromise the ongoing investigation. The incident underscores the critical vulnerabilities in governmental cybersecurity frameworks and highlights the necessity for urgent measures to protect sensitive information from cyber threats.