Category: Netherlands
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Jailbreaking the F-35 Fighter Jet
Jailbreaking the F-35 Fighter Jet Countries around the world are becoming increasingly concerned about their dependencies on the US. If you’ve purchase US-made F-35 fighter jets, you are dependent on the US for software maintenance. The Dutch Defense Secretary recently said that he could jailbreak the planes to accept third-party software. Bruce Schneier Go to…
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Dutch police arrest man for “hacking” after accidentally sending him confidential files
Dutch police arrest man for “hacking” after accidentally sending him confidential files Police in The Netherlands say they have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of hacking… after police officers accidentally sent him a link granting him access to their own confidential documents Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham…
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Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot Two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. The teenagers, who are said to have been recruited as “disposable agents” via Telegram, were reportedly arrested last week “on suspicion that are linked to government-sponsored interference.” Read more in…
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Speed cameras knocked out after cyber attack
Speed cameras knocked out after cyber attack A hack of the Netherlands’ Public Prosecution Service has had an unusual side effect – causing some speed cameras to be no longer capturing evidence of motorists breaking the rules of the road. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to…