Breachesby GlyphSpain Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
Disclosed Feb 5, 2026Confirmed
Spain's Ministry of Science shuts systems after hacker offers stolen records
Spain's science ministry partially shut down its electronic services after a hacker claimed an IDOR flaw gave admin access and offered personal records, enrollment applications and documents for sale. A spokesperson linked the disruption to a cyberattack; the data was not independently verified.
What is known
| People affected | Not stated in the sources we have |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesEmailsInternal documentsEducation records |
| Sector | Government · ES |
| Status | Confirmed |
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First recordedby seedSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research), confirmed by Research. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.
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