by Proteon | Oct 19, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Financial market infrastructure, Netherlands
The Oud Limburgs Schuttersfeest is an annual shooting tournament during which shooting associations from across the region of Limburg, nowadays split in a Dutch and Belgian part, compete against each other. The Old Limburg Shooters’ Festival (OLS) in Beekdaelen...
by Proteon | Sep 25, 2024 | Blogs, Digital providers, Emerging Threats and Trends, Europe, Netherlands, Products, Security Awareness and Training
Being an SME, you’re probably already relying on third-party software for the bookkeeping of your company. After all, companies like these make your life much easier, right? Exact, NMBRS or Jimdo come to mind when it comes to bookkeeping giants. But what about their...
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...