Switzerland Says Govt Data Stolen in Cyberattack

Switzerland says govt data was stolen in a ransomware attack linked to an external IT provider, Radix. The incident affected several federal offices, exposing sensitive information managed by the Swiss government. Authorities disclosed that the breach occurred through the compromised systems of Radix, which provides IT services to multiple public institutions.

The Swiss government is working to assess the full extent of the data breach and determine what information was accessed. Switzerland says govt data may have been compromised due to the third-party provider’s failure to prevent unauthorized system access. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of agencies affected or detailed the type of data stolen.

The government has launched an investigation and intends to bolster cybersecurity measures to prevent future attacks. While services remain operational, authorities are urging increased vigilance among federal offices and partners.

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