Centre of Registers takes swift action to address cybersecurity risks.
In response to public warnings issued by the National Cyber Security Centre and internationally published information regarding a global vulnerability in PHP software code, the Centre of Registers immediately took proactive measures.To ensure the security of the systems and data under its management, some of the Centre of Registers' systems were temporarily shut down, eliminating the risk of exploiting vulnerabilities in PHP code. The affected information systems are currently being promptly updated, and additional preventive security measures are being implemented.
Having received information about the identified risks associated with PHP code, the Centre of Registers' specialists immediately assessed their potential relevance to the company's information systems and technological infrastructure.The necessary technical work was initiated without delay. Starting this evening, the affected information systems are being promptly updated, and monitoring of vulnerable components has been strengthened.
The preventive measures are being implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), information provided by technology vendors, and international reports on current cybersecurity threats.The measures have been carried out with priority given to the resilience of the systems managed by the Centre of Registers, the continuity of services provided, and data security.
“A swift and responsible response is particularly important in cybersecurity. Upon receiving information about potential risks associated with an international-scale vulnerability, we immediately assessed the situation and took preventive action by promptly updating the affected platforms and strengthening monitoring. We continue to monitor the situation closely and are prepared to take additional measures should new information emerge,” says Vytautas Bitinas, CEO of the Centre of Registers.