In April 2025, a serious cybersecurity breach targeted Bulgaria ’s Permanent Representation to NATO , according to Ivaylo Mirchev , an MP from the “We Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria ” coalition. He raised the alarm publicly and also submitted a formal written question to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. Mirchev stated that the attack involved ransomware - a type of malware designed to encrypt files and extort victims by demanding payment in exchange for a decryption key. He warned