Romanian National Administration of Penitentiaries hit by ransomware attack

The Romanian National Administration of Penitentiaries (ANP) suffered a ransomware attack on July 29, 2026, forcing the physical disconnection of servers and workstations to contain the breach. While the extent of data compromise remains unconfirmed, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical state infrastructure. IT specialists and national cybersecurity authorities are currently conducting containment and forensic operations.