
Liechtenstein Cyberattack Exposes Data From Beneficial Ownership Register
The Liechtenstein cyberattack has prompted authorities to investigate a major security breach after copies of sensitive data linked to around 31,000 legal entities were unlawfully accessed from the country's Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP).
Following the cyberattack on Liechtenstein, officials temporarily suspended external access to the register while investigations continue. Although data was exfiltrated, the government said there is currently no evidence that records were altered or deleted.
Cyberattack on Liechtenstein's VwbP Register
According to the Liechtenstein government, the VwbP was targeted during the night of 29/30 July 2026, when unknown attackers gained unauthor...