by Proteon | Sep 12, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Europe, Transportation, United Kingdom
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) that exposed sensitive customer information and disrupted some services. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest, which took place on September 5 in Walsall, West...
by Proteon | Sep 5, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Europe, Information security, United Kingdom
Tewkesbury Borough Council is facing significant service disruptions after a recent cyber attack. As a result, many council services are currently unavailable, and the council is advising residents to only reach out if it’s absolutely necessary. The council took...
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...