Welcome to SOCRadar’s 2025 Netherlands Threat Landscape Report’s CEO Brief!

The Netherlands’ thriving digital economy is increasingly under threat from sophisticated cybercriminal operations. SOCRadar’s 2025 Netherlands Threat Landscape Report’s CEO Brief offers high-level insights into the most critical cyber risks impacting Dutch businesses—empowering executive leaders to safeguard revenue, reputation, and long-term resilience.

Key Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders

• High-Risk Sectors Identified: Retail trade (13.04%), finance (11.88%), and digital commerce (10.14%) are the top targets on the dark web, with attackers focused on financial fraud, stolen data, and API vulnerabilities.

• Ransomware Disruption Escalates: The information industry (41.38%) and manufacturing (10.34%) face increasing attacks. Retail (8.62%) is also a key focus, especially during seasonal surges.

• Cross-Border Threats Rising: 80.2% of ransomware attacks impact companies with international operations—highlighting the need for robust global cyber strategies.

• Stealer Malware Spikes: The Netherlands is the top victim of stealer logs (22.17%), surpassing Belgium and Brazil, signaling widespread credential theft and system compromise.

Why This Report Matters for CEOs

Cybercrime is now a board-level issue. Threat actors are leveraging ransomware-as-a-service, data leaks, and credential theft to exploit high-value sectors in the Netherlands. Business leaders must adopt a proactive, intelligence-led approach to cyber risk management.

SOCRadar’s report empowers CEOs with:

• Early detection of high-impact cyber threats.

• Strategic insights for prioritizing cybersecurity investments.

• Actionable intelligence to improve compliance and operational resilience.

Take Executive Action

Protect your business with SOCRadar’s advanced threat intelligence solutions:

• Dark Web Monitoring: Identify exposed credentials and unauthorized access sales before exploitation.

• Ransomware Intelligence: Track attacker groups targeting Dutch enterprises and respond preemptively.

• Phishing Detection & Response: Mitigate fraud and reputational damage from sophisticated phishing schemes.

Download the full report today to stay ahead of emerging cyber risks and protect your enterprise in 2025 and beyond.