Ayuntamiento Requena

Requena City Council, also known as Ayuntamiento Requena, is a municipal government body operating within the Valencian Community of Spain. As a local government entity, its core responsibilities encompass providing essential public services and administrative functions for the residents and businesses within its jurisdiction in Requena. This includes managing local infrastructure, public facilities, regulatory compliance, citizen services, and administrative processes fundamental to municipal operations. The council operates within the public sector, serving the specific geographic area and population of the Requena municipality.

The council experienced a significant cybersecurity incident on November 27, 2022, demonstrating the vulnerability of public sector infrastructure. A ransomware attack attributed to the BlackCat group encrypted user data, forcing the shutdown of critical systems. This disruption severely impacted administrative functions and public services for over a week. Key operational areas affected included payroll systems, leading to partial salary payments to employees. The attackers demanded a ransom of $500,000 in Bitcoin and subsequently leaked stolen files online. This incident highlights the council's role as a provider of critical local services and the severe consequences when such services are interrupted by cyberattacks.