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

As the Netherlands embraces digital transformation, cybercriminals are intensifying their focus on its digital infrastructure. SOCRadar’s CISO Brief delivers strategic insights into the top threats targeting Dutch organizations, equipping CISOs with the intelligence needed to enhance threat detection, risk mitigation, and cyber resilience.

Key Cybersecurity Insights for CISOs:

• Dark Web Activity Dominated by Sales and Data Exposure: Over 55% of underground threats involve the sale of illicit access, malware, and stolen data—putting Dutch enterprises at risk of unauthorized breaches.

• Ransomware Actors Targeting Dutch Entities: RansomHub (10.17%), LockBit (8.47%), and Akira (7.86%) are among the top ransomware groups observed attacking the Netherlands.

• Stealer Logs Reveal Massive Credential Theft: More than 830,000 email-password pairs and 36,000+ victim IPs were exposed—primarily from bol.com, amazon.nl, and digid.nl, amplifying identity theft risks.

• Phishing Attacks Targeting Professional Platforms: LinkedIn-themed phishing pages are among the most exploited, highlighting the need for employee awareness and phishing-resistant defenses.

Why This Report Matters for CISOs

With Dutch organizations frequently appearing in ransomware campaigns, phishing scams, and dark web exchanges, proactive cyber defense is more critical than ever. This report enables security leaders to identify vulnerabilities, monitor threat actors, and defend sensitive digital assets.

SOCRadar’s Threat Intelligence Solutions for CISOs:

• Dark Web Monitoring: Detect leaked credentials and unauthorized access listings in real-time.

• Ransomware Intelligence: Track and analyze ransomware groups and their tactics.

• Phishing Detection & Awareness: Deploy real-time protection and employee training to stop social engineering threats.

Download the full report today to empower your cybersecurity strategy and outpace evolving cyber threats.