Cyberattack on Publica Software Supplier Leads to Confirmed Data Leak
Summary
A software supplier to Switzerland’s federal pension fund Publica identified a cyberattack in late September. Authorities are investigating, and work is underway to determine the scope of affected Publica data.
Key points
- A software supplier used by the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica identified a cyberattack at the end of September.
- A data leak involving Publica data has been confirmed; its scope is still being assessed.
- The supplier filed a criminal complaint and notified federal authorities, Publica, and its other customers.
- The Office of the Attorney General has opened an investigation.
- Publica has informed its members about the leak, its implications, and actions taken.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Publica
- Incident Type
- Cyber attack on an external software supplier, resulting in a confirmed data leak affecting Publica data; the scope is still being determined.
- Claim Status
- confirmed