Cyber Attack on Dutch Authorities

The Netherlands' Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Council for the Judiciary (Rvdr) have confirmed that their systems were impacted by cyber attacks exploiting the recently disclosed security flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM).

A notice sent to the country's parliament on Friday revealed that the cyber attacks occurred on January 29, as reported by the National Cyber Security Center.

  • The cyber attacks exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti EPMM, exposing employee contact data.
  • The Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Council for the Judiciary were among the affected agencies.
  • The National Cyber Security Center reported the incident, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

The incident underscores the importance of timely patching and vulnerability management to prevent such cyber attacks. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their systems and data.

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