The Service public de Wallonie (SPW) has been under a significant cyberattack since April 17, 2025, and is currently facing a leadership vacuum with no digital director in place.

This leadership gap is particularly concerning as David Wattecamps, the former digital director, left his position earlier this month, and the inspector general has been absent since December 2024 without a replacement.

The absence of both a digital director and an inspector general for operations has left the SPW vulnerable during this critical incident.

As a direct consequence of the cyberattack, all internet connections for the Walloon administration have been severed, leading to the inaccessibility of various online services.

In light of the situation, Christie Morreale, the Socialist leader in the Walloon parliament, has criticized the SPW's lack of leadership, labeling the response as 'irresponsible'.

To address the ongoing cyberattack, the Walloon government has sought assistance from Microsoft, deploying its cyber experts to support SPW administration teams.

Minister-President Adrien Dolimont confirmed the intrusion in a public statement, emphasizing that the situation remains unresolved as of April 18, 2025.