Cyber Threats and Advisories

MIVD and AIVD warn of increase in Chinese cyber attacks through edge devices

The number of Chinese cyber attacks through vulnerable edge devices is set to grow strongly in the coming years as Chinese hackers increasingly target these devices that organisations use to connect to the internet.

The MIVD and AIVD have issued the Cyber Advisory Edge devices systematically targeted by Chinese cyber threat actors to help organisations improve their digital security. Based on their knowledge and intelligence, and working in close cooperation with the National Cyber Security Centre of the Netherlands (NCSC-NL), the Dutch intelligence services provide concrete recommendations on measures needed to withstand cyber attacks, including those by other countries.

Iranian Cyber Targeting of Dissidents, Activists and Journalists

Advisory on CHOSEN BRICK malware, including technical analysis and advice to help individuals and organisations protect themselves.

Russian state actors are compromising IP cameras

Intelligence from the Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) – the Dutch services – illustrates that Russian state actors are systematically conducting digital espionage operations via IP cameras (cameras with internet access). At least one Russian intelligence and security service is responsible for these operations that are taking place in the Netherlands, various other EU and NATO member states and Ukraine. This cybersecurity advisory concludes with actionable recommendations to mitigate the risks of espionage via IP cameras.

Russia targets Signal and WhatsApp accounts in cyber campaign

Russian state hackers are engaged in a large-scale global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants. To increase resilience against this Russian campaign, MIVD and AIVD have published a Cyber Advisory explaining how to identify and respond to attacks. The advisory also give instructions for Signal users on how to identify potentially compromised contacts.

Potential espionage when traveling to China

Other countries may be interested in trade secrets, specific knowledge or technology, as well as information about the political and economic situation in your country. Business travels to these countries can pose espionage risks.

To ensure safe business travel, the AIVD has provided recommendations.