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European Commission Hit by Cyberattack with Potential Data Breach

Published March 27, 2026, 20:10
European Commission Hit by Cyberattack with Potential Data Breach

The European Commission announced it was the target of a cyberattack that affected its websites, including Europa.eu, the central platform for European institutions. The attack was detected on Tuesday, and the Commission took immediate steps to contain it, bringing the incident under control. However, initial findings suggest a potential data breach, although the extent of the compromise has not yet been determined. The attack impacted the Europa.eu platform, which hosts websites of key institutions such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. Despite the seriousness of the attack, the Commission's internal systems do not appear to have been affected, reducing the risk to critical operations. The Commission has initiated communication with relevant institutions and is conducting a technical analysis to strengthen cybersecurity measures and prevent future attacks. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, with investigations ongoing. This incident occurs amid a broader context of increasing cyber threats to European governments and businesses. It is worth noting that in 2024, the European Parliament suffered a data breach following an attack on a human resources system. The protection of the EU's digital infrastructure is the responsibility of CERT-EU.