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‘Snoopy’, ‘Adolf’ and ‘Password’: The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed Online

Bellingcat uncovered nearly 800 compromised email‑password pairs belonging to 12 of Hungary’s 13 ministries, exposing senior officials in defence, foreign affairs and interior ministries. The breaches, traced through the Darkside breach database, reveal simple passwords like "Password" and "1234567" as well as personal data such as phone numbers and birth dates. While not evidence of sophisticated intrusion, the leaks show widespread poor digital hygiene across agencies handling classified information. The revelations surface ahead of Hungary’s national election, intensifying scrutiny of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration.