Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations
BERLIN (AP) — A cyberattack tapped the data of some 31,000 people in Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations in the wealthy principality, the government said. The “register of economic beneficiaries” was accessed at night…
A cyberattack infiltrated the data of approximately 31,000 individuals in Liechtenstein's register of economic beneficiaries, according to the government. The breach occurred overnight from Wednesday to Thursday of the previous week, and was detected on Thursday. Measures were promptly implemented to secure the data, which was subsequently taken offline.
The government stated that there were no signs of any data being modified or deleted. The register, a crucial component in efforts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, holds information on individuals behind companies, foundations, and trusteeships. Liechtenstein, a nation of 40,000 people nestled between Switzerland and Austria, relies significantly on its financial sector.
In response to the incident, the government established a crisis unit to conduct a thorough investigation.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Cyberattack Hits Liechtenstein’s Register of People Behind Companies and Foundations securityweek.com
- Hackers steal 31,000 records identifying people behind Liechtenstein companies, foundations therecord.media
- Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's anti-money laundering data register, Vaduz says euronews.com
