Dutch National Police data breach disclosed, details of 62,000+ employees compromised
The Dutch National Police disclosed new details on November 8, 2024, regarding a hack that occurred in late September 2024. The incident, suspected to be carried out by a state actor, involved the compromise of business and private contact details from the business cards of over 62,000 police employees. This likely included photos and email addresses of chain partners. The method used was reportedly a 'pass-the-cookie' attack, possibly initiated through phishing or malware.
Signal context
First seen: Nov 8, 2024
Last updated: Jul 2, 2026
Status: Public signal
Key points
- Hack occurred in late September 2024, new details disclosed on November 8, 2024.
- Over 62,000 police employees' contact details (business and private) from business cards compromised.
- Possible exposure of photos and email addresses of chain partners.
Signal analysis
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Likely country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
inferred from company domain
Watch phishing, executive impersonation and account-takeover exposure.
- Source type: outside the affected organization
- Actor profile: Nation-State Or Named Threat Actor
Impact area: Confidentiality
Likely asset: User or customer data
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