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European Commission Hit by Major Cyberattack, Data Breach Fears

Published March 27, 2026, 20:13
European Commission Hit by Major Cyberattack, Data Breach Fears

The European Commission announced it was the target of a major cyberattack affecting websites and digital infrastructure, including the Europa.eu platform, which hosts websites of key EU institutions. The attack was detected promptly and measures were taken to contain it, however, there are fears of data leakage. The Commission is investigating the extent of the breach and has begun communication with affected institutions. Despite the severity of the attack, the Commission's internal systems do not appear to have been affected. The incident is part of a broader context of increasing cyber threats and comes shortly after a similar data breach at the European Parliament. The Commission is committed to strengthening cybersecurity mechanisms and preventing future attacks.