Alexandria Municipality Reports Ransomware Incident; Personal-Data Impact Still Under Investigation

Summary

Alexandria Municipality says it detected a ransomware incident on June 8, 2026. It notified authorities and engaged specialists; the investigation is ongoing, and it has not determined whether personal data were affected.

Key points

• The municipality says it detected a ransomware-related security incident in its information systems on June 8, 2026.
• It activated its incident-response plan and took technical measures to limit the incident’s scope.
• The municipality notified relevant authorities, including Greece’s data protection authority, and is coordinating with cybercrime authorities.
• Specialists are investigating; the municipality says the assessment is incomplete and it does not yet know whether personal data were affected.
• Residents are advised to be cautious of messages or calls claiming to be from the municipality and requesting personal, banking, or login details.
• The municipality recommends contacting it through official channels if a communication seems suspicious and monitoring accounts for unusual activity.