Criminal attack on the VwbP: potential entry point identified
Tuesday, 4. August 2026
Cyberattack on the VwbP: latest information
The Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP) has been the target of a cyberattack. Unknown perpetrators gained unauthorised access to the system and copied data relating to around 31,000 legal entities. According to the current state of knowledge, no data was modified or deleted.
The Government
The Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein, with its seat in Vaduz, is the highest executive body of the country, responsible both to Parliament and to the Reigning Prince. It is structured as a collegial Government, consisting of the Prime Minister and four Ministers. All five members of the Government are proposed by Parliament and appointed by the Reigning Prince. A legislative term lasts four years.