Hungary’s Foreign Ministry Knew About Russian Cyber Attacks, Leaked Documents Reveal
Internal documents have surfaced, proving that the Hungarian foreign ministry was aware of Russian cyber attacks, despite previous denials. The attack occurred two years ago when Vladimir Putin’s hackers targeted the Hungarian foreign ministry’s IT network.
According to reports from 444.hu, Russia’s military and civilian intelligence services orchestrated a large-scale cyber attack against the Hungarian foreign ministry’s systems. This information contradicts earlier claims made by the ministry and pro-government politicians, who dismissed the reports as “campaign lies” during Hungary’s parliamentary elections in 2022.
Direkt36 also disclosed details of the cyber attack, revealing that Russian secret services breached the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s IT network. Despite clear evidence, the ministry continued to deny the reports.
Internal documents obtained by 444.hu confirm the extent of the attacks and reveal that the foreign ministry was aware of the intrusion. The documents outline the involvement of Russian hacker groups APT 28 (GRU) and APT 29 (FSB or SVR) in the cyber attacks.
The revelation raises questions about the effectiveness of Hungary’s national security system, as the foreign ministry’s IT network was compromised, leading to the theft of sensitive information. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s response to the news further highlights the government’s attempts to downplay the seriousness of the breach.
Despite claims of having the best national security system in Europe, the Hungarian government’s handling of the cyber attacks and subsequent denial of the events raise concerns about the country’s cybersecurity measures. As more details come to light, it becomes apparent that the friendship between Hungary and Russia may be based on more than just trust.
