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Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack

  • In September 2024, Russian hackers known as Laundry Bear breached a Dutch police account and stole work-related contact details of all officers.
  • The attack followed Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and targeted Western nations supporting Ukraine with military aid, including the Netherlands.
  • Dutch intelligence agencies MIVD and AIVD detailed Laundry Bear's use of stolen credentials and spear-phishing to breach networks and cloud services worldwide.
  • Vice Adm. Peter Reesink said Laundry Bear seeks information on Western military equipment purchases and weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
  • Authorities warn the cyberattack highlights growing espionage threats aligning with Russian strategic aims against NATO and EU countries, urging enhanced defenses.
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Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack

A previously unknown Russian hacker group with suspected ties to the Kremlin was responsible for a cyberattack last year on the Dutch police and has also targeted other Western nations that deliver military support to Ukraine, intelligence agencies announced Tuesday.

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