Netherlands Hit by Major Cyberattack on Police Database

Authorities in the Netherlands have confirmed the theft of contact information for all members of the Dutch police force following a significant cyberattack.

The breach has raised serious concerns as it involves the personal data of around 65,000 police employees.

Investigations carried out by Dutch security and intelligence agencies suggest a strong likelihood that a foreign state was behind the attack.

According to Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius, who addressed the Dutch parliament, this cyberattack is believed to have been orchestrated with malicious intent by foreign actors.

The breach, which came to light last week, allowed hackers to access contact details, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and, in some cases, sensitive personal information. These details were obtained by compromising a police computer system.

While no specifics have been provided about the foreign state suspected of involvement, the incident has intensified concerns about national security and the vulnerability of sensitive governmental systems.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to understand the full scope of the breach and how such a large-scale data theft occurred.