Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack

Akerboom said that outlining the group's work means that ‘not only governments, but also manufacturers, suppliers and other targets can arm themselves against this form of espionage. This limits Laundry Bear’s chances of success and digital networks can be better protected.’ — AP

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: A previously unknown Russian hacker group with suspected ties to the Kremlin was responsible for a cyberattack last year on the Dutch police and has also targeted other Western nations that deliver military support to Ukraine, intelligence agencies announced Tuesday.

The agencies said in a report that the group, which they called Laundry Bear, is actively trying to steal sensitive data from European Union and NATO countries and is "extremely likely Russian state supported.”