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EU Commission Hit by Massive 350GB Data Heist
30 Mar
Summary
- European Commission experienced a cyberattack on March 24, 2026.
- Attackers allegedly stole 350GB of organizational data from AWS.
- The stolen data is planned for public release on the dark web.
The European Commission has confirmed a cyberattack that occurred on March 24, 2026. Unidentified attackers reportedly accessed the Commission's cloud infrastructure, where its Europa.eu website is hosted. While the Commission states that its internal systems were not affected, it acknowledges that data was compromised from the website.
An investigation into the full impact of the incident is ongoing. Initial reports suggest that over 350 GB of organizational data was stolen from an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account. The group responsible has indicated they intend to release the stolen data on the dark web rather than seeking ransom.
The Commission is notifying affected entities and has implemented additional risk mitigation features to bolster its security capabilities. The investigation aims to analyze the incident thoroughly to enhance future cybersecurity measures.
