Ransomware

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HealthCrime
ChipSoft: Hackers have destroyed stolen patient data; No leaks
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A man using his laptop and mobile phone to perform cybercrime activities.
HealthCrimePolitics
Expect more big hacks, Justice Min. says as ChipSoft confirms leak of patient data
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Gurneys in a hospital corridor
HealthCrime
Hospital patient data may have leaked in Chipsoft hack, sources say
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Gurneys in a hospital corridor
HealthCrime
Ransomware attack on company that manages Dutch hospitals' patient files
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Severs seized in Zoetermeer and The Hague from a hosting company used soley for cybercrime, 12 November 2025
Crime
Dutch police seize thousands of servers used for ransomware, child sex abuse footage
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Cybercrime
CrimeTech
Dutch police help dismantle global cybercrime network, 83 servers and 20 domains seized
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An automobile operated by the local radio and television station in the Groninger city of Winschoten, Oldambt.
CrimeTechCultureEntertainment
Regional broadcaster RTV Noord reports major hack affecting systems
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Scientist working in a laboratory
HealthCrime
Hackers threatening to leak more data stolen from Dutch laboratory
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Cropped view of doctor in latex glove holding test tube with a blood sample
HealthCrime
Hackers say Dutch lab paid ransom for stolen data; Laboratory won't confirm
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CrimePolitics
Ransomware attacks cripple government services across Dutch Caribbean islands
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CrimeTech
Cybercriminals stealing more data; Privacy watchdog concerned
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The Europol headquarters in The Hague, 2019
Crime
Dutch police contribute to operation taking down 300 servers used by cybercriminals
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TU Eindhoven
CrimeBusiness
Hacker had broad access to Eindhoven University's network for days in January
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Cybercrime
Crime
FBI, Amsterdam police dismantle global cybercrime ring using hacked routers
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Man with laptop, tablet and smartphone
CrimeBusinessTechInnovation
Ransomware atacks in the Netherlands decline despite global increase
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Servers of Russian hosting provider ZServers that were taken down by Amsterdam police on February 12,2025.
Crime
Amsterdam police raid office tied to alleged Russian cybercrime outfit ZServers & XHost
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Euros and cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin
Crime
Dutch authorities take down 2 crypto exchanges, seize €7 mil. in money laundering bust
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Crime
Cybercrime suspects often young, increasingly armed: Dutch police
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The Dutch police helped take down an international ransomware network in operation Endgame, May 2024
Crime
Police dismantle international ransomware network
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Data privacy
CrimeBusiness
Nijmegen chipmaker hit by ransomware attack; Hackers threatening to leak trade secrets
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A Dutch stamp in a passport.
Crime
Thousands of Dutch passports stolen in ransomware attacks available on dark web
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Ransomware for Bitcoin
Crime
147 ransomware attacks on large Dutch companies, institutions last year; 18% paid ransom
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A man using his laptop and mobile phone to perform cybercrime activities.
Crime
Two people arrested after takedown of Lockbit
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Crime
Dutch police help take down ransomware gang Lockbit