Ransomware Group Deadlock Hits: Picassent
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Picassent — an organization based in ES — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Deadlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-10T13:00:56.152756+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Picassent |
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | Ayuntamiento de Picassent (Picassent City Council), a municipality located in the Horta Sud region of Valencia, Spain. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-10T13:00:47.398404+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-10T13:00:56.152756+00:00 |
| Region | ES |
| Target Domain | www.picassent.es |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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