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Telecom giant Odido under cyberattack: experts highlight high-stakes dilemma
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (354+ words) Odido recently announced a data breach impacting personal details from 6.2 million accounts, such as bank account numbers, phone numbers, and ID information. According to the company's website, "Our investigation shows that the incident involves personal data from a customer contact…...
Dutch intelligence agencies warn of escalating Russian hybrid attacks
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (430+ words) The Netherlands" intelligence agencies warned Thursday that Russia is increasing hybrid activities across Europe, combining cyberattacks, sabotage, and influence operations that could affect critical infrastructure and services. Dutch intelligence agencies warn of escalating Russian hybrid attacks The Netherlands" intelligence agencies…...
Odido keeps customer data much longer than claimed; Many switching providers since hack
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (272+ words) Odido announced on Thursday that hackers had broken into its system during the weekend of February 7 and 8 and gained access to 6.2 million people's customer accounts, including names, account numbers, and addresses. The company says that no passwords, call logs, or…...
Odido cyber attack: Hackers gained access to 6.2 million people's data
1+ week, 5+ day ago (151+ words) Hackers have managed to break into Odido's systems and gained access to a file containing customer data for potentially 6.2 million people, a spokesperson for the telecom provider confirmed to NOS. Odido cyber attack: Hackers gained access to 6.2 million people's data…...
NS gives IT contract to U.S. provider despite concerns over dependency on American tech
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (258+ words) That puts another bit of the Netherlands" critical infrastructure - the Dutch railway - partly in American hands. The topic is already high on the political agenda due to the potential American acquisition of Solvinity, the company that manages the cloud on…...
Oil storage fraud at Rotterdam Port raises concerns; 2.5B in suspicious deals reported
2+ week, 3+ day ago (456+ words) Oil storage fraud at Rotterdam Port raises concerns; 2.5B in suspicious deals reported'NL Times Oil storage fraud at Rotterdam Port raises concerns; 2.5B in suspicious deals reported A long-running oil storage fraud at the Port of Rotterdam is reportedly threatening both the…...
Data Protection Authority in hot water: personal info leaked amidst security oversight
2+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) Data Protection Authority in hot water: personal info leaked amidst security oversight'NL Times Data Protection Authority in hot water: personal info leaked amidst security oversight It remains unclear how many employees were affected; a ministry spokesperson said this is still…...
Quantum computers could break Dutch encryption by 2030, Court of Audit warns
2+ week, 6+ day ago (228+ words) Quantum computers could pose a major threat to society in just a few years, yet the government is still doing far too little to protect itself, the Dutch Court of Audit noted on Wednesday. The pace of quantum technology development…...
Being scammed for €1,900 inspired stand-up Sjoerd Scott's law thesis and comedy career
3+ week, 5+ day ago (444+ words) The irony of the situation was the ultimate punchline for a man who had spent significant time scrutinizing the very tactics used against him. "I studied scammers for three years and I couldn't tell when I'm talking to one," Scott…...
Dutch cloud service "within reach"; MP's demand gov't action amid U.S. concerns
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (494+ words) A Dutch cloud service is possible and within reach, tech companies told the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, on Monday. MP's are urging the government to take action and start the transition away from American services,…...