On September 2024, Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD reported that a new Russian cyber group conducted hacking operations against various entities, notably the police. Their ongoing investigation, led by the High Tech Crime Team, resulted in measures to secure compromised digital infrastructure. Significant data theft, including a Global Address List of police contacts, heightened concerns over cyber security. The hacker group, dubbed 'LAUNDRY BEAR,' is linked to cyberattacks on more than forty Western nations, indicating a broader trend of cybercriminal activity affecting multiple sectors, including national security and law enforcement.
"The intelligence services AIVD and MIVD revealed that a previously unknown Russian cyber group engaged in cyberattacks against various Dutch organizations, including the police."
"The Global Address List, containing contact details of police personnel and partners, was compromised during the police hack, resulting in significant organizational impact."
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