Russian & Chines Affiliated Hackers Attack The Netherlands

The Dutch  National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism and Security (NCTV) has warned that  both Russia and China  are intensifying their cyber attacks against the Netherlands and NATO allies.

China's activity is no longer just espionage but appears to be extending pepartions for sabotage.

These hackers are focused on penetrating critical infrastructure for potential future sabotage, as well as to obtain sensitive information, the NCTV said in it’s recently published research. 

According to the NCTV, the Chinese-originated offensive cyber operations are in collaboration with businesses, universities, and Chinese intelligence services. While Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups have long conducted large-scale and persistent cyber espionage campaigns against the Netherlands and its allies, there has been an increase in the intensity, scope and technical sophistication of these campaigns over the past year.  

One of the latest Chinese government hacking operations, known as Volt Typhoon, shows that although China has hitherto  focused on espionage, the latest activity has  targeted critical infrastructure to potentially take destructive action.

In a related development,  the Dutch national police have reported that unidentified hackers stole “work-related contact details,” including names, email addresses, phone numbers and private information from thousands of its officers. 

The police have said that it is very likely that a state-sponsored threat actor was behind the data breach. 

NCTV   |   NCTV   |   Security Delta   |   The Record   |    SCWorld  |   Security Affairs    

Image:  Ideogram

You Might Also Read: 


If you like this website and use the comprehensive 7,000-plus service supplier Directory, you can get unrestricted access, including the exclusive in-depth Directors Report series, by signing up for a Premium Subscription.

  • Individual £5 per month or £50 per year. Sign Up
  • Multi-User, Corporate & Library Accounts Available on Request

Cyber Security Intelligence: Captured Organised & Accessible



 

« Social Media Algorithms & Their Effects [extract]
Canada Accuses India Of Using Spyware To Track Separatists »

CyberSecurity Jobsite
Perimeter 81

Directory of Suppliers

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout enables cyber security professionals to reduce cyber risk to their organization with proactive security solutions, providing immediate improvement in security posture and ROI.

LockLizard

LockLizard

Locklizard provides PDF DRM software that protects PDF documents from unauthorized access and misuse. Share and sell documents securely - prevent document leakage, sharing and piracy.

Alvacomm

Alvacomm

Alvacomm offers holistic VIP cybersecurity services, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats. Our solutions include risk assessment, threat detection, incident response.

Resecurity

Resecurity

Resecurity is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence.

NordLayer

NordLayer

NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses — from the world’s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security. 

Daon

Daon

Daon offers a universal biometric authentication platform for mobile devices.

GuardKnox

GuardKnox

GuardKnox protects the users of connected vehicles against threats that can endanger their physical safety and the safety of their personal information.

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - Switzerland

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - Switzerland

The National Cyber Security Centre is Swizerland's competence centre for cybersecurity and the first contact point for businesses, public administrations, and the public for cyber issues.

Cryptovision

Cryptovision

Cryptovision GmbH is one of the leading specialists for modern, user-friendly cryptography and solutions for secure electronic identities.

Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies Consulting Services enables a highly resilient business amidst the proliferation of cloud-based IT services and constant threats to your most critical information.

Data Security Inc

Data Security Inc

Data Security, Inc. is the leading American manufacturer and supplier of hard drive degaussers, magnetic tape degaussers as well as hard drive and solid state destruction devices.

MyCyberSecurity Clinic (MyCSC)

MyCyberSecurity Clinic (MyCSC)

MyCyberSecurity Clinic's main goal is toward establishing an international reference centre for excellence in the field of digital forensics and data recovery services.

EuraTechnologies

EuraTechnologies

EuraTechnologies, the French incubator and accelerator, is a centre of excellence and innovation for startups and entrepreneurs with a focus on Digital, Data, Cybersecurity and IoT.

Genius Guard

Genius Guard

Genius Guard specializes in DDoS Protection, DDoS Protected Webhosting, HYIP Hosting, Bitcoin Hosting, Cryptocurrency Hosting.

Blacksands

Blacksands

Blacksands is a leader in network architecture, identity & services management, threat analysis, industrial IoT architecture, and invisible dynamic networks.

Techsolidity

Techsolidity

Techsolidity is an emerging e-learning platform that offers a wide range of upskilling programs worldwide in areas including cybersecurity.

OryxLabs

OryxLabs

OryxLabs provide advanced enterprise digital risk protection solutions. Learn more about how 24x7 continuous assessment, monitoring, and improvement can secure your network.

Epic Machines

Epic Machines

Epic Machines is a Value Added Reseller and Managed Security Services provider offering Security Transformation using Cloud-native solutions to commercial and government markets.

Cyber Qubits

Cyber Qubits

Cyber Qubits is a cybersecurity training and consulting company focused on developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Defendis

Defendis

Defendis develops AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for Government Agencies, Banks, and Businesses, designed to helps them contain data leaks, minimise damage, and proactively hunt for new threats.

CASwell

CASwell

Caswell is an industry-leading OEM/ODM specializing in networking, security, SD-WAN, NFV, telecommunication and IoT applications.