In a significant security breach, the Hungarian government announced that foreign hackers infiltrated the IT systems of a government agency responsible for defense procurement. The intrusion was confirmed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff on Thursday.
Despite the unauthorized access, officials assured that no sensitive military data was compromised during the incident. The government is actively investigating the scope of the breach and working to identify the perpetrators behind the cyberattack.
“Our defense procurement agency’s systems were targeted, but thanks to prompt action, we’ve secured our networks,” stated the chief of staff. “We are committed to strengthening our cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.”
This event underscores the growing challenges nations face in protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats. As governments increasingly rely on digital systems, the need for robust cybersecurity strategies becomes ever more critical.
The international community is watching closely as Hungary addresses this breach, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in combating cybercrime.
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Hungary's defense procurement agency hacked, government says
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