Inside the Cyberattack on Tirana Municipality: What Happened and Why It Matters
In June 2025, Albania once again found itself under a digital siege—this time, the Municipality of Tirana became the epicenter of a coordinated cyberattack that disrupted local government services, leaked sensitive data, and reignited tensions in an already volatile geopolitical landscape. But what really happened behind the screens? Who was responsible—and why? More importantly, what does this mean for the future of municipal cybersecurity? Let’s break it down. What Exactly Happened? Timeline of the Incident June 20–21, 2025 : The official website and online services of the Tirana Municipality were taken offline. June 22 : Parents were unable to register their children for kindergartens or nurseries via the "E-Fëmijët" portal, which is part of the city's digital public service infrastructure. Following Days : Investigators uncovered traces of a malicious tool designed to wipe data and disable core systems . The Malware Used: Display10 Wiper According t...