Cyber attack on Publica software supplier: data leak confirmed
Bern, 08.10.2026 — At the end of September, an external software supplier used by the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica fell victim to a cyber attack. The relevant federal authorities are currently working with the company to ascertain which data are affected. The Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation.
An external software supplier used by the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica identified a cyber attack at the end of September. The company immediately filed a criminal complaint and informed the relevant federal authorities, the Swiss Federal Pension Fund Publica and its other customers. The Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation. No other federal entities have a business relationship with the company.
The company is currently working together with various federal authorities to determine the scope of Publica data affected. Publica has informed its members about the data leak, its implications and the action taken.