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Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Ransomware attack by Panzer · Disclosed September 11, 2026 · 🇪🇸 Spain

Date Disclosed
Sep 11, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Panzer
31 total victims
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Industry
Government & Defense

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Panzer. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Panzer listed Agencia Estatal de Meteorología on its dark web leak site on 11 September 2026. AEMET provides weather observation, predictions, and climate analytics for various sectors including agriculture, aviation, maritime activities, and emergency services.

About Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Agencia Estatal de Meteorología - AEMET is a governmental agency of Spain that provides comprehensive meteorological services, including weather observation, predictions, and climate analytics. It serves various sectors such as agriculture, aviation, maritime activities, and emergency services. AEMET aims to support public safety and management through accurate weather forecasts, climate data, and educational resources. The agency also engages in research and international collaboration to enhance meteorological science and technology.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Panzer group

Panzer has listed 21 victims since August 2026.

Vulnerabilities Panzer is recorded exploiting

4 of these 4 are in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, 4 of them recorded by CISA as used in ransomware campaigns. CVEs attributed to Panzer across its reported activity. There is no indication that any of these was involved in the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología incident — the source data does not record an entry point.

Incident Analysis

Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was targeted by Panzer ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 31 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 11, 2026, when Agencia Estatal de Meteorología appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Agencia Estatal de Meteorología is based in Spain , operating in the Government & Defense sector. Spain ranks #9 globally for ransomware attacks, with 433 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Panzer typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Agencia Estatal de Meteorología attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was listed as a victim of the Panzer ransomware group on September 11, 2026. The organisation is based in Spain and operates in the Government & Defense sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Agencia Estatal de Meteorología?

Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was attacked by Panzer ransomware. Panzer is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 31 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was disclosed on September 11, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Agencia Estatal de Meteorología has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Government & Defense organisation, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Panzer attacks?

To defend against Panzer and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.