Moldova Government Says Electronic Signature Was Not Compromised

The government denies the alleged compromise of the electronic signature

The Government of the Republic of Moldova maintains that the reports concerning the alleged compromise of the electronic signature of a representative of the ‘Edugenic’ Psychopedagogical Assistance Centre are untrue.

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According to the government’s spokesperson, Dumitru Ciorici, the preliminary findings of the investigation carried out by the Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) confirm the authenticity and validity of the electronic signature.

The case came to light after a member of the public wrote on Facebook that they had noticed a transaction in the online bank account of the NGO they represent which they had not carried out. They claimed that someone had transferred money between the organisation’s accounts using their mobile signature. The author subsequently deleted the post.

Dumitru Ciorici states that the information was picked up and amplified by several accounts, including those of politicians, without being verified.

“Preliminary findings from the investigation carried out by the Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) show that the information circulated in the public domain regarding an alleged compromise of the electronic signature is untrue. The initial technical assessment of the case confirms that the electronic signature is authentic and valid, a fact supported by various technical data. The investigation will continue over the coming days to establish all the circumstances of the case,” said the Government spokesperson.

He also criticised the dissemination of information by public figures, including MPs.

“It is a serious matter that an unsubstantiated claim, deleted even by its author, has ended up being shared by public figures. Even more serious is the fact that among them are MPs in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova – elected representatives who should be serving the public interest, not chasing ‘likes’,” said Dumitru Ciorici.

The Government urges citizens and public figures to verify information before sharing it and to help combat falsehoods and manipulation. The Government states that the investigation is ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the case.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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