Cyberattack hits Croatian Pension Fund; core systems unaffected

The Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack on August 19, 2026. The incident specifically affected the HZMO Live application, a platform used for handling user inquiries and responses. The institute's relevant services promptly initiated security and forensic protocols following the detection of the attack.

A detailed forensic analysis is currently in progress to ascertain the full scope of the incident and to implement necessary security measures. HZMO stated that these steps are crucial for ensuring the secure restoration of the application's functionality. Importantly, initial findings indicate that the institute's core information system has not been compromised.

HZMO has reassured the public that its essential business operations continue without disruption. Pension payments and the processing of rights guaranteed by the institute are not in jeopardy. The institute has pledged to keep the public informed about further developments, with new information expected by noon on August 21.

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The public will be informed in a timely manner about the further course of events.