Key facts
- A cyberattack targeted Liechtenstein's register of economic beneficiaries, affecting approximately 31,000 legal entities.
- The breach occurred overnight on July 29-30, and authorities detected the intrusion.
- The Liechtenstein government stated there is no indication that the accessed data was altered or deleted.
- A crisis task force has been established to investigate the incident.
Liechtenstein's register of economic beneficiaries was accessed in a cyberattack, compromising data from approximately 31,000 legal entities. The government confirmed the breach occurred overnight from July 29 to July 30, with authorities detecting the intrusion and subsequently taking the system offline. Preliminary findings suggest no data was altered or deleted. The Register of Beneficial Owners of Legal Entities was established in 2021 to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. A crisis team, led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Justice Minister Emanuel Schadler, has been formed to investigate the incident and inform affected parties.