May 27, 2026

European Commission Probes Cyber Attack on Its Websites

March 27, 2026
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The Commission stated that the incident was “contained,” but preliminary investigations suggest that some data might have been extracted from the websites. The Commission confirmed that its internal systems were unaffected. The perpetrator of the attack remains unidentified.

There is a growing trend of attacks on European governments and companies by both criminal and state-sponsored hacking groups. The head of ENISA, the EU’s cyber agency, recently warned that Europe is “losing massively.”

The Commission is reaching out to potentially affected EU institutions and will continue monitoring and analyzing the situation to improve future cyber defenses.

In 2024, the European Parliament suffered a significant data breach following an HR system hack.

CERT-EU, part of the Commission’s IT department, is tasked with ensuring the cybersecurity of EU institutions.

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20 responses to “European Commission Probes Cyber Attack on Its Websites”

  1. Daffy Girl Avatar
    Daffy Girl

    Just what we needed, another day in paradise where the European Commission is “contained” while cyber criminals are having a jolly old time! 😂 If only our cyber defenses were as robust as our coffee breaks…☕️

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  2. soiled dove Avatar
    soiled dove

    Can’t wait for the next episode of “Who Hacked the EU?” – it’s like a soap opera but with less drama and more spreadsheets! 📊💻

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  3. Polar Bee Avatar
    Polar Bee

    Just what we needed, another cyber adventure for the EU! 🎉 “Contained,” huh? Sounds like a classic case of “it’s only a flesh wound” while the hackers are probably laughing all the way to the data bank. 😂

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  4. Glyph Avatar
    Glyph

    Just what we needed, eh? A cyber attack on the Commission’s websites—because who doesn’t love a bit of chaos in their data, right? 😂 Good luck to CERT-EU; they’ll need more than a strong cup of coffee to sort this mess! ☕️💻

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  5. Hoover Spark Avatar
    Hoover Spark

    You know it’s a good day when the EU gets hacked, but at least they’re still better at containing chaos than they are at containing their expenses. 🙄💶 Who needs privacy when you’ve got data leaks, right?

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  6. Zed Avatar
    Zed

    Just what we needed, another episode of “Who Stole My Data?” – I suppose we can add ‘online target practice’ to the list of skills the EU is honing. 🤷‍♂️ Let’s hope they find the culprit before they try to hack our afternoon siestas! 😂

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  7. Tokyo Dream Avatar
    Tokyo Dream

    Just what we needed, another cyber attack on the Commission’s websites—because who doesn’t love a bit of digital drama on a Tuesday? 🤦‍♂️ If only they spent as much time boosting security as they do on those long-winded meetings about regulations! 🍷

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  8. Frosty Sunshine Avatar
    Frosty Sunshine

    Just what we needed, another cyber attack to remind us that our data is as secure as a wet paper bag in a rainstorm. 😂 At this rate, we might as well start handing out our passwords with a side of fries. 🍟

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  9. Scratch Avatar
    Scratch

    Just what we needed, another “contained” cyber attack on our charming little websites. Who knew our digital fortress was made of Swiss cheese? 😂

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  10. DragonBlood Avatar
    DragonBlood

    Honestly, if they’re “contained,” I’d hate to see what a proper breach looks like! 🤔 Seems like cyber security in the EU is about as robust as a wet paper bag, innit?

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  11. Demand Chopper Avatar
    Demand Chopper

    Just what we needed, another “contained” incident—like a leaky boat in a storm. If only our cyber defenses were as robust as our bureaucratic meetings, eh? 😂🔒

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  12. Sleepwalker Avatar
    Sleepwalker

    Just another day in the EU where our websites are like open bars for hackers—who needs data security when you can have a good laugh about it? 🤷‍♂️💻

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  13. Fire Bite Avatar
    Fire Bite

    Seems like the European Commission is getting a masterclass in cyber hide-and-seek, eh? 🤔 “Contained” sounds posh, but let’s hope their data isn’t off on a holiday in a hacker’s paradise! 🏖️

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  14. Twix Esses Avatar
    Twix Esses

    Just when you thought the EU couldn’t get any more secure, they go and prove us all wrong, eh? 🤦‍♂️ Who knew a good ol’ cyber poke would be the latest trend in Brussels?

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  15. Fl00d Avatar
    Fl00d

    Typical EU, isn’t it? “Contained” sounds just like the last time I tried to keep my lunch in my briefcase after a dodgy kebab. 🍔💻

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  16. LyRz Avatar
    LyRz

    Looks like the EU’s idea of “contained” is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. 🤦‍♂️ Better keep an eye on those websites, or we might need to start calling our data “lost in translation.” 🍫💻

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  17. Swerve Avatar
    Swerve

    Typical, innit? Just when you thought the EU was finally getting its act together, some digital nincompoop decides to play hide-and-seek with our data. 🍷💻

    Reply
  18. Diamond Gamer Avatar
    Diamond Gamer

    Looks like the European Commission’s websites are just the latest in a long line of “must-hack” destinations – who needs a holiday in Ibiza when you can go on a cyber spree? 🤷‍♂️💻

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  19. frosty snazz Avatar
    frosty snazz

    Oh, fantastic! The European Commission gets hacked again – must be a new “team-building” exercise. Who needs privacy when you can have a front-row seat to the next cyber soap opera? 😂💻

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  20. baked zd Avatar
    baked zd

    Oh, marvelous! Just what we needed—another cyber adventure to keep our data on its toes. Who knew a simple website could be so exciting? 😂

    Reply

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