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Cyprus Denies Data Breach and Ransomware Claims Amidst Rising Cyberattacks

Published March 28, 2026, 14:19
Cyprus Denies Data Breach and Ransomware Claims Amidst Rising Cyberattacks

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy has categorically denied reports of data breaches from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ransomware demands from government agencies. At the same time, it acknowledges an increase in cyberattacks in both the public and private sectors, a phenomenon also observed at the European level. The Deputy Ministry is on constant alert, in cooperation with the Digital Security Authority and other state agencies, to address cyber threats. It urges stakeholders to verify information before publishing it, in order to avoid inaccurate news.