Cyprus Times

Commission: Cyberattack on Europa.eu with Evidence of Sensitive Data Leak

Published March 27, 2026, 20:07
Commission: Cyberattack on Europa.eu with Evidence of Sensitive Data Leak

The European Commission is facing a serious cyberattack on the Europa.eu platform, the central hub of EU institutions. The attack, which took place on Tuesday, affected the cloud environment and there is evidence of data leakage. The Commission immediately activated response and containment protocols, however, initial findings suggest that information may have been leaked. The attack affected the websites of the Commission, Parliament, Council and other institutional bodies. Despite the seriousness of the attack, the Commission's internal systems were not affected. Investigations are underway to determine who is behind the attack and to strengthen cybersecurity mechanisms.