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Netherlands Cuts Internet Access After Cyber Vulnerability Alert

7/19/2025

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In a proactive move, the Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has severed its internal systems from the internet following a critical vulnerability alert from the National Cyber Security Centre. This decision has left employees unable to log in, affecting ongoing criminal cases. However, trials set for Friday will continue, with courts resorting to printed case files for prosecutors. Justice Minister David van Weel has updated parliament on the situation.

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In a proactive move, the Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has severed its internal systems from the internet following a critical vulnerability alert from the National Cyber Security Centre. This decision has left employees unable to log in, affecting ongoing criminal cases. However, trials set for Friday will continue, with courts resorting to printed case files for prosecutors. Justice Minister David van Weel has updated parliament on the situation.