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 8, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Netherlands
The Kunstuitleen Utrecht(Utrecht Art Library) has temporarily shut its doors following a ransomware attack on the Kunstuitleen in Utrecht. This type of attack disrupts computer systems, and the attackers are demanding a ransom to restore access. What Happened? Last...
by Proteon | Aug 6, 2024 | Blogs, Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance, Emerging Threats and Trends, Europe, Netherlands, News, Products, Security Awareness and Training
There is a lot of information out there about the new directive NIS2 that will affect more sectors in Europe. Chances are, you’ve probably heard that it’s broader, more extensive and focuses on large, important businesses and organisations. But have you heard as well...
by Proteon | Jul 19, 2024 | Asia, Banking, Blogs, Emerging Threats and Trends, Europe, Government services, Healthcare, Information security, Japan, Netherlands, News, North America, Transportation, United Kingdom, United States
There’s been a global computer outage in the morning of July 19. It looks like the problem started when Windows users ran an update for their computers. After the computer updates, it shows a blue screen with an error message. The problem appears to be a flaw in...