Romania faced a total of 42 million computer security incidents in 2013, which affected 2 million IPs, according to Sorin Encuţescu, state advisor to the Prime Minister, reports local Mediafax.

Most attacks targeted the financial and banking systems, public institutions and NGOs. According to Encuţescu, the national security industry strategy has added a component to develop and support companies active in cyber security.

“The strategy is to encourage SMEs and start-ups in the field of cyber security. We support and encourage the creation of such companies,” he added.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com