Cyberattack on Epe municipality exposes resident data: what you need to know
Residents of Epe may be at risk after a cyberattack on the municipality’s ICT systems led to leaked files. Authorities are investigating the extent of the breach, urging vigilance against phishing attempts while ensuring services remain operational.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | March 12, 2026 |
| Location | Municipality of Epe, Gelderland |
| Status | Files leaked; investigation ongoing |
| Impact | Unknown which data (possibly personal) was exposed |
| Reported To | Personal Data Authority |
| Services Affected | None; town hall and digital services (MijnEpe) remain operational |
| Next Update Expected | March 16, 2026 |
| Advice for Residents | Monitor official updates; be cautious of suspicious emails or calls |
The municipality of Epe is responsible for local governance, including the security of resident data and digital infrastructure. In this case, it coordinates the response to the cyberattack, ensuring transparency and continuity of services while collaborating with cybersecurity experts.
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Data leaked at Epe municipality
On Thursday, March 12, there was a break-in into the ICT systems of the municipality. Files from one of our network drives were leaked. We do not yet know exactly which data is involved. This is being investigated at the moment. We expect more clarity on this on Monday, March 16.
What exactly happened
On Thursday afternoon, March 12, we received the report that there was a break-in into our ICT systems. Together with cyber security experts, we checked and secured the systems again. We have reported the break-in to the Personal Data Authority. With the measures, we can continue to provide our services to our residents, institutions, and businesses safely. The town hall was therefore open as usual from Friday morning, and our digital services via MijnEpe also continued as usual. Friday morning also saw the start of follow-up research into the impact of the break-in. Unfortunately, it turned out on Friday evening that files from one of our network drives had been leaked. We are now investigating which data has been leaked.
What this means for you
At this moment, we do not yet know exactly which data has been leaked. We do not yet know for sure if and whose personal data has been leaked. As soon as we know this, we will inform the parties involved as soon as possible.
What you can do now
Keep an eye on our website for up-to-date information. On the website of the Personal Data Authority(external link) you will find more tips and information. Below you will find the most important tips.
Tips
- Pay close attention in the coming period when opening links in emails, text messages, and apps. You can recognize a suspicious email, text message, or app by typos and unknown senders. Check the phone number. Or what is after the '@' sign of an email address.
- Do you receive a phone call? It is possible that a real employee of your bank or another company is calling. You can check this by asking for the name of the employee and the general phone number of the company. Indicate that you want to check if the person is a real employee and hang up. Check on the company's website if the number matches. Does the number match? Then call yourself and ask for the employee you had on the line.
Questions?
You can contact us via the contact form or email us via. Our customer contact center is during our opening hours reachable by phone at 14 0578.
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