Cybersecurity incidents rise in Spain as regional authorities report increased threats

Regional authorities in Spain have reported a significant rise in cybersecurity incidents during 2025. In Galicia, the Agency for Technological Modernization (Amtega) detected over 4,300 incidents while providing services to provincial councils and municipalities. Damián Rey, director of Amtega, noted that public administrations remain highly exposed, citing data that one in three incidents targets public entities.

In Catalonia, the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia managed 6,544 unique cyber incidents in 2025, nearly doubling the 3,372 incidents recorded the previous year. The agency reported detecting over 9.1 billion attack attempts, of which more than 7 billion were automatically blocked.

These developments coincide with major industry events, including the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC) and the Ciber.gal meeting in Galicia, which aim to foster collaboration and showcase regional expertise in defending against evolving digital threats.