Major hack hits Dutch Public Prosecution Service
Cyberattack forces Dutch Prosecution Service into offline mode.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) had confirmed a significant cyberattack that forced it to disconnect from the internet, following warnings of a potential vulnerability.
Internal systems were cut off after the National Cybersecurity Centre alerted OM to the risk, with officials saying the disconnection could last for weeks.
OM’s IT director, Hans Moonen, described the breach as massive and dramatic. He stated that reconnection is impossible until it’s confirmed that the intruder has been completely removed from the network.
The organisation has reported the incident to the police and the Dutch Data Protection Authority.
Since Wednesday evening, staff have been working around the clock to contain the damage and investigate the breach. Although internal communication remains functional, external emailing is no longer possible, significantly impacting operations.
According to OM crisis team member Marthyne Kunst, the disruption means the agency relies heavily on printed documents again, adding a logistical burden to the already tense situation.
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