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Ministry of Finance shuts down computer systems after cyberattack

Ministry of Finance shuts down computer systems after cyberattack

The Dutch Ministry of Finance discovered a digital intrusion in several of its primary computer systems last week. Access to these systems was blocked on Monday as a security measure, preventing some staff members from logging in.

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

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