Cyber attack on Publica software supplier: data leak confirmed
An external software supplier used by the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica was hit by a cyber attack at the end of September, leading to a confirmed data leak. The company filed a criminal complaint and notified the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica, its members, and other customers, while the Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation. Federal authorities are collaborating with the supplier to determine the scope of affected data.
An external software supplier used by the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica was hit by a cyber attack at the end of September, leading to a confirmed data leak. The company filed a criminal complaint and notified the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica, its members, and other customers, while the Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation. Federal authorities are collaborating with the supplier to determine the scope of affected data.
The incident underscores the critical need for secure software supply chains in Switzerland, which is essential for protecting data integrity in AI research and development.
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