EU Confirms Cyberattack After 92 GB Of Data Extracted From Commission Systems

Overview Of The Breach

CERT-EU confirmed a cyberattack on European Commission systems that resulted in the extraction of about 92 GB of data from an Amazon Web Services account. The breach affected cloud infrastructure linked to EU institutional platforms and raised concerns about the exposure of sensitive information.

Incident Details And Affected Infrastructure

Attackers gained access using a secret API key associated with the Commission’s AWS environment. The key was exposed after a compromised version of the open source security tool Trivy was downloaded. Access extended beyond AWS to infrastructure supporting the Europa.eu platform, which hosts EU institutional websites and publications. The breach enabled data extraction across multiple systems.

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Attribution And The Complexity Of Cyber Threats

CERT-EU attributed the incident to TeamPCP, with links to activity associated with the ShinyHunters group. Reports indicate that data obtained in earlier operations may have been redistributed or leaked. At least 29 EU entities may be affected, with potential exposure of email communications and internal data. The case reflects increasing coordination between cybercriminal groups.

Strategic Implications And Industry Response

Security researchers have linked TeamPCP to activities including ransomware and crypto-mining operations. Compromised access to development tools and keys can enable broader system intrusion. The incident highlights risks associated with supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly in open source software. Cloud environments remain a key target due to the volume of stored data.

Conclusion And Ongoing Analysis

The European Commission has not yet issued a full response and is expected to provide further details. CERT-EU has contacted affected entities following the breach. Approximately 52,000 files have already appeared online, including automated messages and user-related communications. Further analysis will determine the full scope of the incident.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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