Cyprus Telecommunications Authority

In the past few days Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyberattacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure.

Six incidents have been recorded since Friday, affecting both public services and private businesses. These attacks, while disruptive, have so far been successfully countered.

Vodafone is the preferred bidder for the sale of 100 percent of Cyta Hellas, parent company Cyprus Telecommunications Authority announced on Friday. The contract for the transaction could possibly be signed even before the first round of the Cypriot presidential elections on January 28.