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31,000 Records Compromised in Breach of Liechtenstein Companies and Foundations Register

Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • August 4, 2026

Cyberattack exposed data of 31,000 people in Liechtenstein’s beneficial ownership register for companies and foundations. A cyberattack compromised data belonging to 31,000 people in Liechtenstein’s register of beneficial owners linked to companies, foundations, and trusts. Liechtenstein’s Register of People Behind Companies and Foundations is a government-maintained register of beneficial ownership. Its purpose is to […]

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Liechtenstein Cyberattack Exposes Data of 31,000 Beneficial Owners On July 30, 2026, a cyberattack targeted Liechtenstein's Register of Beneficial Owners, resulting in the theft of sensitive data from approximately 31,000 legal entities. The breach was detected on July 31, prompting immediate action by the government, which established a crisis team led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Justice Minister Emanuel Schädler. The stolen data includes names, dates of birth, nationalities, and addresses of individuals behind companies and trusts, raising significant concerns about financial transparency and security. Authorities have confirmed that no ransom demands have been made, and there is no evidence of data alteration. Online access to the register has been suspended as a precaution. The attack's method and perpetrator remain unknown, and investigations are ongoing. 16 sources 68

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31,000 Records Compromised in Breach of Liechtenstein Companies and Foundations Register

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