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European Commission Investigates Breach in Mobile Device Management Platform

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The European Commission is investigating a breach in its mobile device management platform, which may have exposed staff personal information. The attack was detected on January 30, 2026, and contained within 9 hours. The breach is linked to vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software, similar to recent attacks on Dutch institutions. The compromised data includes names, phone numbers, and business email addresses of staff members. The Commission's response included cleaning the system, but no compromise of mobile devices was detected. The incident follows the Commission's proposal of new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen defenses against state-backed and cybercrime groups.

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  1. 09.02.2026 11:49 1 articles · 13h ago

    European Commission Detects Breach in Mobile Device Management Platform

    On January 30, 2026, the European Commission detected a cyberattack on its mobile device management platform, which may have exposed staff personal information. The incident was contained and the system cleaned within 9 hours. The breach is linked to vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software, similar to recent attacks on Dutch institutions. The compromised data includes names, phone numbers, and business email addresses of staff members.

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