Libya Telecom confirms continued cyberattack on its core system

State-owned telecommunications provider, Libya Telecom and Technology (LTT), has confirmed that its systems and networks have been subjected to a continued Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack over the past several days. 

According to the network and internet provider, the attacks target its core systems, thereby raising concerns about cybersecurity risks facing the country’s critical digital infrastructure. Libya Telecom noted that the attacks, which began last week, have prompted the immediate activation of emergency response protocol.

Libya Telecom explained that amid attempts to disrupt its service and prevent subscribers from enjoying quality network and internet services, its dedicated emergency response protocols were immediately activated. It noted that the measures were successful in mitigating the impact of the attacks.

In addition, it mentioned that these measures helped prevent major disruption to essential services and contained most of the impact. “Technical teams remain on high alert, monitoring the network around the clock to ensure service continuity and protect core systems from further escalation.”

Libya Telecom noted that other defensive measures are being explored to strengthen its security and resilience against ongoing and future attacks. It explained that these approaches align with the ambition to safeguard the national communications infrastructure that supports government services, financial transactions, businesses, and emergency operations.

Libya’s long exposure to cyberattack

The cyberattack on Libya Telecom comes amid a backdrop of the country’s susceptibility to cyber threats. 

According to a 2023 technical report by Business Insider, Libya is the most exposed to substantial cybersecurity threats in 2023, ranking 90th globally and first in Africa. This high risk is attributed to the inadequate provision of safeguards against cybercrimes, making the country exposed to heightened cyberattacks. 

At that time, Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC) revealed that its data center has been under constant cyberattacks. The LPTIC is the main telecommunications company in Libya and oversees the activities of state-owned companies in the telecommunications sector, including Libya Telecom.

In the attacks, cybercriminals resort to tactics like ransomware attacks and data leaks, affecting the country’s institutions and digital economy sector. 

Also Read: Nigerian telecoms suffered 118 network outages in December 2025.

Libya Telecom strengthens services 

Amid the coordinated cyberattacks on its core systems, the network and internet provider recently implemented an infrastructure upgrade project.

The initiative, deployed in early December, saw the launch of the gradual shutdown plan for traditional telephone exchanges as part of the transition to fibre-optic services. The move ushers in the transfer of fixed-line telephone services to Libya Telecom, which will provide services using the latest approved technologies. 

The company explained that the first phase involved shutting down 70 telephone exchanges, while the current Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) services will remain unaffected until the fibre-optic service projects are fully completed.

The project aligns with the state-owned telecom company’s vision to develop the sector and build a modern, sustainable infrastructure.  

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