Cyberattack Targets Romanian Public Platform, MIPE Application Down

On July 16, 2026, the Romanian Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) reported a cyberattack targeting the 'Achiziții Beneficiari Privați' application, which is used for procurement by private beneficiaries of cohesion policy projects. The application is currently inaccessible. MIPE confirmed that the incident does not impact projects funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Following the attack, relevant cybersecurity institutions were notified, and technical teams are collaborating to analyze the incident and restore the application. This attack is part of a broader trend of increasing cyber threats against public institutions in Romania, with the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) warning users to enhance their protective measures. The specific nature of the attack and whether any data was compromised remain unclear.

Key Points: • MIPE's application for private beneficiaries is currently down due to a cyberattack. • The attack does not affect the implementation of projects under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. • Authorities are investigating the incident and have notified relevant cybersecurity institutions.