European Commission Reports Cloud Infrastructure Breach Contained

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack that compromised part of its cloud infrastructure. According to spokesperson Nika Blazevic, the attack was promptly detected and contained, and measures were taken to mitigate risks. Early indications suggest that the Commission’s internal systems were not affected, meaning critical institutional operations remain secure. The breach specifically impacted cloud systems supporting the Commission’s web presence on the Europa.eu platform, a key part of its public-facing information infrastructure.

The incident came to light after hackers claimed responsibility for stealing large volumes of data, allegedly amounting to hundreds of gigabytes from the Commission’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud account. The hackers provided evidence of their access, including screenshots. Although the Commission has yet to confirm precisely what type of data was taken, reports indicate that several databases may have been involved. The breach was first reported by Bleeping Computer, which cited sources familiar with the situation.

This incident underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges facing major governmental institutions, even those with advanced security systems. As the investigation continues, EU authorities are focusing on damage assessment and reinforcing defenses against future attacks. The event highlights the vulnerability of cloud-based government resources and the need for heightened protection measures across European digital infrastructure.