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When Protectors Fall Victim

Dutch Police 2024 breach exposed 60K+ staff contacts via phishing, flagged as state-linked espionage and spurred 2FA reforms.

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Jun 18, 2025
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What happens when the protectors are the ones compromised? In September 2024, hackers infiltrated the IT systems of the Dutch National Police, stealing the contact details of over 60,000 police officers and staff. This massive breach revealed serious cybersecurity gaps and triggered national security concerns.

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