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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Dutch Cities Amid Ukraine Conflict

4/29/2025

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A pro-Russian hacker group, NoName05716, unleashed a DDoS attack on several Dutch municipalities, including Groningen and Noord-Holland, on Monday, leaving citizens stranded without access to vital services. This cyber assault was a direct response to the Netherlands' military backing of Ukraine, though most affected websites were back online by the afternoon.

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A pro-Russian hacker group, NoName05716, unleashed a DDoS attack on several Dutch municipalities, including Groningen and Noord-Holland, on Monday, leaving citizens stranded without access to vital services. This cyber assault was a direct response to the Netherlands' military backing of Ukraine, though most affected websites were back online by the afternoon.