The Norwegian military has admitted it was hit by a massive phishing cyber attack in March. The attack began in an e-mail sent to select members of the defense ministry from what appeared to be another Norwegian government agency. An enclosed attachment containing a virus was discovered, warnings were issued and no classified information was taken. The cyber attack came days after Norwegian fighter jets bombed Libyan targets at the end of March, fulfilling their involvement in an UN-backed coalition. Several outlets suggested that the cyber attack was triggered by Norway s decision to send troops to the escalating campaign in Libya.
Source: https://threatpost.com/report-norwegian-military-hit-cyber-attack-march-052411/75267/