Major Cyber Intrusion Detected in Walloon Public Service’s IT System

Major Cyber Intrusion Detected in Walloon Public Service’s IT System

Date Reported: 2025-04-17
Country: BEL | Belgium
Victim: Service public de Wallonie | Walloon Public Service
Website: spw.wallonie.be
Information :

  • The Walloon Public Service detected a significant intrusion in its computer system.
  • The consequences of the breach are expected to be major.
  • The strategic committee of SPW decided to temporarily cut all internet connections.
  • This measure aims to assess the level of compromise in the IT infrastructure.
  • Security measures are being undertaken as a priority.
  • A crisis unit has been established to identify urgent issues.
  • Immediate actions are being coordinated to mitigate the impact.
  • Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Article: https://www.sudinfo.be/id985540/article/2025-04-17/attaque-informatique-dampleur-en-cours-dans-le-systeme-informatique-du-service