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Welcome to SOCRadar’s Spain Threat Landscape Report’s CISO Brief!

Spain continues to face rising cyber threats driven by data leaks, access sales, ransomware activity, and increasingly deceptive phishing campaigns. SOCRadar’s Spain Threat Landscape Report’s CISO Brief provides actionable threat intelligence to help CISOs improve visibility, strengthen controls, and proactively defend high-risk sectors across the country.

Download the full report today to stay ahead of adversaries and safeguard your organization against Spain’s evolving cyber threat challenges.

Key Insights from Spain’s Cyber Threat Landscape for CISOs

  • Dark Web Activity Dominated by Selling: Over 81% of dark web posts involve selling stolen data or access, showing a strong monetization-driven ecosystem.

  • Data Leaks Lead Threat Types: Nearly 60% of threats relate to stolen databases and records, enabling fraud, identity misuse, and follow-on attacks.

  • Access Listings Pose Intrusion Risks: About one-third of all threats involve access to networks, admin panels, or internal systems.

  • Qilin & Akira Lead Ransomware Activity: Qilin accounts for the largest share of ransomware incidents, followed by Akira, while most activity comes from smaller, unpredictable groups.

  • Phishing Targets Local Services & Banking: Top lures mimic Spanish services (e.g., Piscinas Veronza, customs-payment pages) and financial institutions such as BBVA and Itaú.

  • HTTPS Abuse Is Extremely High: 71% of phishing pages use HTTPS, making malicious sites appear secure and increasing user susceptibility.

Why This Report Matters for CISOs

Spain’s cyber threat landscape is shaped by aggressive data leaks, access sales, sector-focused ransomware groups, and phishing campaigns that exploit both local services and financial brands. CISOs must reinforce visibility, secure access pathways, and enhance user awareness to mitigate growing risks.

SOCRadar’s report equips CISOs with:

  • Early warnings on ransomware, phishing, and dark web threats.

  • Guidance on access control, MFA, and data protection practices.

  • Actionable intelligence to optimize SOC readiness and reduce operational risk.

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With SOCRadar’s Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI), CISOs can detect exposed data, track ransomware activity, and identify phishing campaigns before they escalate into high-impact incidents.