The e-Terra system remains blocked: The impact of the cyberattack on the Romanian real estate market
The real estate market in Romania is facing major difficulties after the e-Terra system, managed by the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI), was shut down following a cyberattack. It has already been 22 days since the incident, and the institution's activity remains severely affected, blocking numerous property transactions across the country.
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has monitored the situation and provided details on the current status of the investigations. Authorities are working intensively to secure the digital infrastructure and ensure that citizens' data is protected before the platform is fully restarted. To date, no leaks of personal data have been reported.
Technical teams have conducted several rounds of system testing to identify vulnerabilities that emerged following the attack. The most recent check, carried out on Wednesday, revealed "a limited number of issues" that still require attention. These precautionary measures are necessary to prevent any further risk to users.
The prolonged blockage has created problems for notaries, real estate agents, and citizens who wanted to finalize home sales or purchases. Although authorities are making efforts to restore the system's functionality, the exact timing for the resumption of normal activity remains uncertain.
In conclusion, the situation at ANCPI highlights the vulnerability of public institutions to modern cyber threats. Representatives of the institution stated that their priority is the security of the system and that they will notify the public as soon as the e-Terra platform is safe to use again.