Two Dutch teenage boys aged 17, reportedly used hacking devices to spy for Russia, have been arrested by the Politie on 29 September 2025. According to De Telegraaf, the two used a WiFi sniffer device near Europol and Eurojust offices, as well as the Canadian embassy in The Hague. Europol has confirmed the reports, and a spokesperson acknowledged the incident, noting there are no signs of a compromise on the agency’s systems. “We are in close contact with the Dutch authorities regarding this
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Think your shiny new electric vehicle keeps your secrets safe? Think again. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently proved that the innocent-looking battery gauge on your dashboard can betray your personal details to anyone tech-savvy enough to look. Simply put, the way your EV uses power isn't just about range anxiety, it's broadcasting your location and driving habits in surprising detail.
How Battery Power Patterns Betray Drivers - MIT researchers demonstrate
China is conducting intelligence operations in The Netherlands that are targeting key industrial sectors including semiconductors, aerospace and maritime technology, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans recently warned. Dutch national security and transatlantic supply chains are in danger because of state sponsored cyber-attacks and clandestine intelligence operations. This activity threatens not only the Netherlands, but also the entire free world.
In reaction to similar Chinese targeting
Recently, British authorities have arrested a man who reportedly spied for China in their government offices in London, resulting in new fears on how Beijing gathers intelligence today. The incident follows allegations earlier this year that China flew a surveillance balloon over the United States, causing diplomatic problems. And the USA failed to shoot down the rogue balloon until it had completely covered the country unmolested.
Here are some of the ways China has worked to spy on the weste
The US military forces used to actively recruit candidates who were avid gamers, due to their expertise in on-line problem solving and keyboard skills. Now, on-line gaming forums have become a particular worry of the military because of their lure for young service members. In many US military base recreation halls you will see it; young troops immersed in the world of online games, using government-funded gaming machines or their own consoles.[1]
The enthusiasm military personnel have for gam
The ongoing controversies surrounding TikTok hit a new gear on 14 January 2021 with a bombshell report accusing the Chinese company of spying on millions of Android users using a technique banned by Google. According to a Wall Street Journal report, TikTok used a banned tactic to bypass the privacy safeguard in Android to collect unique identifiers from millions of mobile devices, data that allows the app to track users online without allowing them to opt out.
TikTok, based in Beijing, China, h
Watching the cyber threat evolve over the last few decades has made it clear to many researchers and cyber analysts: we are all targets. As individuals we need to do what we can to minimize the threats to our personal information. Corporate leaders should do what they can to educate employees on these personal threats. We need to do this for two main reasons: 1.) Because you care about yourself and family and for your employees and want to make them cyber-aware, and 2) Because bad guys target
