The group, named by Laundry Bear security agencies, was most likely supported by the Russian state – said the Dutch Intelligence Agency and the Military Agency in a common letter to parliament.
“Cyberrataki against Dutch institutions are part of a larger international cybernetic threat created by a group of hackers – it was written in a statement in which the results of investigation in the matter of incidents were specified.
The group's activity was disclosed in September 2024 after Laundry Bear performed a hacker surgery, in which she successfully gained access to confidential Dutch police officers.
Netherlands. The interview worked out a group of Russian hackers. In the background a war in Ukraine
Laundry Bear also led Cyberszpiegstwo against fIRMOM producing advanced technologiesto which Russia has difficult access because of Western sanctions in connection with the war in Ukraine.
“The investigation also revealed that the Laundry Bear Group was responsible for cyberoperations against Western governments and other institutions from at least 2024 – added in a statement.
It was found that the group tried to obtain information related to “purchases and production of military equipment through Western governments and deliveries of Western weapons to Ukraine. “
According to interview heads, Erik Akerboom and Vice Admiral Peter Reesink, the details of the report were made public in the expectation that “This will reduce the effectiveness of Laundry Bear and forces better protection of digital networks. “