A recent cyberattack on the municipality of Sanxenxo underscores a troubling trend of ransomware incidents affecting local governments in Spain. The study highlights an alarming trend: this attack is part of a broader pattern that has seen various municipalities grappling with similar security breaches in recent years.
Ransomware Attacks in Spanish Cities
Since 2025, several Spanish cities, including Badajoz, Melilla, and Villajoyosa, have reported ransomware attacks that have disrupted essential services. The incident in Badajoz, in particular, had a profound impact, hindering administrative processes for nearly 150,000 residents and raising concerns about the vulnerability of local government systems.
Threat to Public Services
The increasing frequency of these attacks poses a significant threat to public services and administrative operations across Spain. As municipalities continue to face these cyber threats, the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and protocols has never been more critical.
A recent security breach involving infostealer malware has highlighted the growing risks of cybercrime, contrasting with the ransomware attacks affecting local governments in Spain. For more details, see the full report here.
