by Proteon | Aug 28, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Europe, Netherlands
Network failure disrupts public services There was a network failure on 28 August 2024 which disrupted several public services in the Netherlands. These included Eindhoven airport, local government, the Ministry of Defence, telecommunications and Digid. It...
by Proteon | Aug 26, 2024 | Digital infrastructure, Europe, Netherlands, Transportation, Uncategorized
Overview: The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million for transferring European drivers’ personal data to the United States without proper safeguards. This action was deemed a significant violation of Europe’s General Data Protection...
by Proteon | Aug 23, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Food, Netherlands, News
Boni, a well-known supermarket chain, has recently suffered a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access parts of its computer system. The company confirmed this news to ANP, a Dutch news agency, following an initial report by Distrifood, a trade website focused on...
by Proteon | Aug 23, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Energy, News, North America, United States
U.S. oil giant Halliburton has confirmed that its computer systems were compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted operations at its Houston offices. The incident, which the company became aware of on August 21, also impacted global connectivity networks. While...
by Proteon | Aug 21, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Ransomware
Ransomware attacks have cost victims nearly $460 million in the first six months of 2024, suggesting that this year could set a new record for ransom payments if the trend continues. In 2023, ransomware payments reached an all-time high of $1.1 billion. The trend so...
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