Healthcare sector hit hard by cyber attacks, phishing on the rise
Briefly

In the Netherlands, cyber threats are significant, with organizations facing an average of 1,117 attacks weekly as of Q2 2025. The healthcare sector experiences the most intense impact, averaging 3,138 attacks per week. Phishing campaigns that impersonate well-known brands have surged, with Booking.com and Spotify being major targets. Over 700 domains imitating Booking.com were registered, misleading users with fake reservation pages. Phishing schemes are using AI to enhance their effectiveness, targeting various trusted brands and organizations. Users are advised to verify web addresses and senders to protect themselves from these threats.
According to Check Point, phishing campaigns are becoming increasingly convincing. Attackers use AI and abuse trusted brand names such as Booking.com and Spotify to mislead users.
In Q2 2025, more than 700 domain names were registered that imitate official Booking.com pages, often in the form of fake reservation or confirmation pages.
Cybercriminals are increasingly tailoring their methods to the digital behavior of users. Well-known names such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple remain the most frequently abused in phishing emails.
The healthcare sector was hit hardest, with an average of 3,138 attacks per week.
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