Major Cyberattack Compromises Liechtenstein's Beneficial Ownership Register
The government of Liechtenstein confirmed on August 4, 2026, that its Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP) suffered a massive data breach. Exfiltrated data includes records on approximately 31,000 legal entities, including trusts and foundations used by international investors. While no data appears to have been deleted or modified, the register has been shut down to external users to prevent further leakage. A specialized crisis unit is working to identify the perpetrators and the full scope of the exfiltration.