Cyberattack Targets Over 100 Azerbaijani State Domains

A coordinated cyberattack affected Azerbaijan’s state information infrastructure on the evening of 13 October 2026, according to the Azerbaijan Government CERT. The incident resulted in operational disruptions for several government agencies’ internet resources.

The Azerbaijan Government CERT stated that the attack began around 22:00 local time. A foreign hacker group targeted more than 100 domains belonging to state institutions, impacting the availability of various official websites.

Following the onset of the attack, several government agencies experienced interruptions in their online services. The disruptions affected the regular functioning of internet-based information resources used by these agencies.

In response to the incident, technical steps were taken to reduce the impact and restore access to affected websites. The Azerbaijan Government CERT announced that these measures aimed to ensure the continued operation of government web resources.

What the numbers show

• The cyberattack started at approximately 22:00 on 13 October 2026.
• Over 100 Azerbaijani state domains were targeted.
• Multiple government agencies experienced service disruptions.

The attack was attributed to a foreign hacker group, according to the Azerbaijan Government CERT. The agency did not specify which government websites were most affected but confirmed that the disruptions were widespread across state domains.

Technical teams implemented mitigation strategies during and after the attack to restore normal operations. The measures focused on maintaining the availability of online government services and minimizing further interruptions.

Ongoing cybersecurity efforts are being maintained by Azerbaijan’s Special Communication and Information Security State Service. The agency continues to monitor and strengthen protective measures for state information infrastructure.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.