City authorities experiencing digital intrusion at Ellwangen town hall
The city of Ellwangen, located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has reported a cyberattack on its administration systems at the end of April. According to the city administration, no personal data was affected by the attack, and there are no restrictions in the services offered to the city's population.
The city administration has been working diligently to clarify the situation and restore regular operations in the city's schools. IT-supported applications in the schools have been affected by the cyberattack, and the relevant institutions have been directly informed about the situation. Measures are being taken to evaluate and limit the damage caused by the attack.
The city's administration systems are running but are being monitored due to the cyberattack. The city administration has filed a criminal complaint with the police regarding the attack, and the suspicious systems are currently being investigated. The city is receiving support from the Cybersecurity Agency Baden-Württemberg and an internal crisis team.
The priority is to ensure stable internal and external communication capability and operational readiness in the city. The city administration's website has announced the cyberattack, and all parties involved are working to restore regular operations as soon as possible.
It's important to note that no detailed information or reported consequences on Ellwangen's school operations due to the cyberattack have been documented in the sources from 2024-2025. For more up-to-date information, checking local Ellwangen news or official municipal communications may provide further insights.
Sources:
[1] Cyberattacks in German Cities and Institutions in 2024 and 2025 (Unspecified Source)
[2] Cyberattack on the City of Ellwangen's Administration in 2025 (Unspecified Source)
- Given the recent cyberattack on the administration systems of Ellwangen, concerns in the areas of municipalities and crime-and-justice have arisen, as the city has filed a criminal complaint over the incident.
- The ongoing cyberattack on Ellwangaen has highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity in general-news, particularly in the use of technology by municipalities, as schools have been affected, and measures are being taken to evaluate and limit the damage.
