The European Medicines Agency has been targeted by a cyber attack.
The agency - which is the EU's lead authority for evaluating products such as coronavirus vaccines - has confirmed that it has been the victim of an attack.
In a statement published on its website, the agency said: "EMA has been the subject of a cyber attack. The agency has swiftly launched a full investigation, in close cooperation with law enforcement and other relevant entities.
"EMA cannot provide additional details whilst the investigation is ongoing. Further information will be made available in due course."
News of the attack was revealed shortly after it was confirmed that FireEye, the US cybersecurity firm, was attacked by a "highly sophisticated threat actor".
According to FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, the tools used for testing customers' security had been stolen.
