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Liechtenstein Data of 31,000 Legal Entities Stolen in Cyberattack

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Liechtenstein experienced a cyberattack between July 29-30, resulting in the theft of data from approximately 31,000 legal entities.
  • The compromised registry tracks individuals who effectively control companies, foundations, and trusts, aiding in anti-money laundering efforts.
  • A crisis team, led by the head of government and the justice minister, has been established to investigate the incident and inform affected parties.

Liechtenstein has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, with unknown perpetrators illicitly accessing the registry of beneficial owners and stealing data belonging to around 31,000 legal entities. The breach occurred during the night of July 29 to July 30, according to a government announcement.

The targeted registry, established in April 2021, plays a crucial role in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. It meticulously records the individuals who ultimately control companies, foundations, and trusts operating within the principality.

According to the initial findings, unknown perpetrators obtained illicit access to the Registry of Beneficial Economic Owners during the night of July 29 to 30.

— Liechtenstein GovernmentAnnouncing the details of the cyberattack and the compromised registry.

Government officials confirmed that attackers were able to gain unauthorized access and extract copies of the data. In response, a crisis team, co-led by Brigitte Haas, head of government, and Justice Minister Emanuel Schädler, was convened on Saturday evening. Their mandate is to swiftly investigate the incident, keep those affected informed, and implement necessary measures.

It is established that the perpetrators of the attack were able to illegally access the registry and extract copies of the data of approximately 31,000 legal entities.

— Liechtenstein GovernmentConfirming the scope of the data breach.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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