# ShinyHunters Claims 350GB Data Breach at the European Commission

_Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM EDT · Security · Developing · Tier 1 — Major_

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The hacking group ShinyHunters says it stole more than 350 gigabytes of data in a cyberattack on the European Commission, according to a report cited by Techmeme.

ShinyHunters is one of the most prolific data theft groups active today, responsible for high-profile breaches at Ticketmaster, Santander, and dozens of other organizations. A successful intrusion into the European Commission's systems would represent one of the most significant breaches of a major Western governmental institution in recent years.

The European Commission has not confirmed the breach. ShinyHunters has a track record of legitimate claims but also of exaggeration. If confirmed, the attack would raise acute questions about cybersecurity practices across EU institutional infrastructure at a time when European governments are already under sustained pressure from state-aligned threat actors.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](http://www.techmeme.com/260328/p10#a260328p10)

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