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Liechtenstein Hack Exposes Data of 31,000 Legal Entities

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Liechtenstein has revealed that hackers illegally accessed and copied data from its register of beneficial owners, compromising information linked to around 31,000 companies, foundations, and trusts. The government said the cyberattack occurred during the night of July 29–30 before authorities detected unusual activity and took the affected system offline.

The breached register, established in 2021 as part of the country’s anti-money laundering measures, contains information on the beneficial owners of legal entities. Officials said preliminary investigations indicate the attackers copied data but found no evidence that the information was altered or deleted. Authorities also confirmed that no bank systems or customer banking data were affected.

The government has formed a crisis task force led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Justice Minister Emanuel Schaedler to manage the incident and notify those affected. Liechtenstein, known for its large number of low-tax trusts and financial services, is continuing its investigation into the cyberattack.

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Uffizi Cyber-Attack Raises Concerns, Museum Denies Breach

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The Uffizi Galleries in Florence confirmed it was targeted by a cyber-attack but strongly denied that its core security systems or artworks were compromised. Reports suggested hackers accessed internal IT systems and sensitive operational data, but the museum insisted no damage or theft occurred.

According to media reports, attackers allegedly extracted information such as access codes, internal layouts, and surveillance details, and later issued a ransom demand. However, the Uffizi maintained that its security infrastructure is entirely internal and inaccessible from outside networks, rejecting claims that critical systems or passwords were breached.

The incident, which also affected sites like Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, prompted precautionary measures including temporary relocation of valuables. The museum said these actions were part of ongoing upgrades and safety improvements, emphasizing that operations remain normal and no data or artworks were lost.

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