Data leakage can have serious consequences for companies and institutions, but only 9% pay ransom after a hostage software attack, according to the regulator. Poor security and lack of basic security create vulnerabilities, especially among IT service providers with access to data from multiple companies.
Government announced budget cuts for organizations and projects related to prevention, sports facilities, and healthcare for the uninsured, sparking criticism from opposition parties and experts for the potential negative consequences on the health of Dutch citizens.
3 million euros freed up to renovate and repurpose farmhouses in Groningen, as the number of agricultural businesses has declined sharply and gas extraction has caused subsidence and other damage. A plan to renovate 342 farms and build tiny houses on the estate is in the works, with hopes of revitalizing the region and keeping youth in the area.
Tropical storm Oscar is hitting Cuba, adding to growing discontent over the recent massive power outages in the country, which also saw massive anti-government protests this week. The storm may have caused further damage to the power grid, leading to a severe water shortage in the country.
'Event discusses administrative punishment system for collaboration during WWII and the societal implications of opening up previously confidential archives in 2025.'
The Netherlands is going to increase the maximum penalties for drug offenses to combat drug crime and thus make society safer. This is part of a new cabinet bill that aims to break the revenue model of organized crime.