haarlemsdagbladFeb 27, 2026, 17:36

DJI employee data also leaked due to software vulnerability

Personal data of employees at the Dutch Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) were accessed by hackers due to a software vulnerability. The leaked information includes names, phone numbers, and location data, according to a report submitted to the House of Representatives. The exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed by the state secretaries.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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