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800 Hungarian Government Emails Exposed Due to Weak Passwords

4/9/2026

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Bellingcat found about 800 Hungarian government emails and passwords exposed online across 12 of 13 ministries, including the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The breaches involved weak passwords such as 'Password' and '1234567' tied to military and diplomatic staff.
Cybersecurity experts criticized the government for failing to prioritize data security and urged stricter password policies.
The disclosure signals ongoing risks to sensitive government data across ministries.

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Bellingcat found about 800 Hungarian government emails and passwords exposed online across 12 of 13 ministries, including the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The breaches involved weak passwords such as 'Password' and '1234567' tied to military and diplomatic staff.
Cybersecurity experts criticized the government for failing to prioritize data security and urged stricter password policies.
The disclosure signals ongoing risks to sensitive government data across ministries.