Dutch Authorities
Coverage of Dutch Authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Dutch Authorities Dismantle Botnet Linked to 17 Million Infected Devices
Dutch authorities have dismantled a botnet consisting of at least 17 million infected devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices. The takedown was conducted by the Dutch Politie and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC).
- Dutch govt disrupts malware botnet with 17 million infected devices
Dutch authorities have taken offline a massive botnet of 17 million infected devices and seized more than 200 servers at a local provider that supported the operation.
- Dutch authorities arrest men suspected of providing infrastructure for Russian cyber operations
Dutch authorities arrested two men suspected of violating European sanctions by providing infrastructure for pro-Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Over 800 servers were seized during the operation.
- British police officer who sparked international incident after believing his ex-wife was out to kill him during Dutch cannabis hallucination is found guilty of gross misconduct
A British police officer sparked an international incident after a hallucination in the Netherlands, believing his ex-wife was trying to kill him. He has been found guilty of gross misconduct. The incident involved cannabis and Dutch authorities.
- Unwell British crew member to be ‘urgently’ evacuated from cruise ship after hantavirus cases
A British crew member and a Dutch colleague on the MV Hondius cruise ship are to be medically evacuated after experiencing respiratory symptoms suspected to be related to hantavirus. The evacuation is being overseen by Dutch authorities. The crew members are in need of urgent medical care.