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Gibraltar Government Confirms Contained Cyber Security Incident

Gibraltar Government Confirms Contained Cyber Security Incident

First seen 9 Nov 2026, 21:09 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 9, 2026 at 21:10 UTC
  • •The cyber incident involved unauthorized access to the Government's cloud systems.
  • •No successful access to sensitive databases has been detected so far.
  • •A forensic investigation is ongoing to assess the full impact of the breach.

The Gibraltar Government announced it has contained a cyber security breach affecting its cloud systems, which include Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. The incident, which began several weeks ago, involved unauthorized access to the cloud environment. Following a notification from Microsoft about a potential data breach, the Information Technology and Logistics Department (ITLD) initiated containment measures and secured affected systems. Ongoing monitoring has shown no signs of successful access, although attempts are still being blocked. The Government's main databases containing residents' personal records are stored separately, minimizing the risk of data exposure. A forensic investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the breach and whether any data was accessed or extracted. The Government has suspended some services to facilitate forensic work and has urged the public to be cautious of unexpected communications. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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Timeline

2026-11-02
NCSC team arrives in Gibraltar
Experts from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre began assisting the ITLD with the investigation.
Chronicle.Gi
2026-11-06
Services suspended for forensic investigation
The Government suspended some services to allow for a thorough forensic investigation and to implement additional security measures.
Gibraltar.Gi
2026-11-09
Government confirms incident contained
The Gibraltar Government announced that the cyber security incident had been contained and ongoing monitoring continues.
Chronicle.Gi

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Common questions

What systems were affected?
The incident affected the Government's cloud environment, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Is there any indication of data being accessed?
Currently, there are no signs of successful access to sensitive databases, but a forensic investigation is ongoing.
What should the public do in response?
The Government advises the public to be cautious of unexpected emails, texts, or calls, especially those requesting personal information.