Liechtenstein Government: Liechtenstein Hackers Breach Register of 31,000 Legal Entities' Data

Liechtenstein Suffers Major Data Breach: Hackers Exfiltrate Records of 31,000 Legal Entities

Hackers breached Liechtenstein’s register of beneficial owners, stealing data on approximately 31,000 companies, foundations, and trusts, the principality’s government confirmed on August 3. The unauthorized access occurred during the night of July 29–30, with attackers copying sensitive information before authorities detected the intrusion and took the affected system offline.

The compromised register, established in 2021 under anti-money laundering regulations, contains details on legal entities in Liechtenstein, a financial hub known for its low-tax trusts. A preliminary investigation found no evidence that the stolen data was altered or deleted, though the full extent of the breach remains under review.

In response, Liechtenstein’s government formed a crisis task force led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Justice Minister Emanuel Schaedler. Authorities are coordinating notifications to affected individuals as the investigation continues. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in financial transparency systems, particularly in jurisdictions handling high volumes of sensitive corporate data.

Source: https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/liechtenstein-hackers-access-information-31-000-legal/

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