Questions have been raised in the House of Representatives to Minister Herbert of Economic Affairs regarding a DNS-based phishing filter in the Netherlands. ChristenUnie MP Grinwis wants to know if the Minister is familiar with the Belgian approach and is willing to explore whether a similar method can be implemented here. The Belgium Anti-Phishing Shield […]
The number of phishing reports more than quintupled in the first half of 2026: from 2,776 to 15,106, with nearly €492,000 in reported damages. Email now accounts for 59% of phishing reports, nearly double compared to 2025. WhatsApp is also being heavily exploited: in phishing related to booking platforms, 95% of approaches occurred via WhatsApp. […]
Starting September 7, 2026, self-employed professionals and small businesses can receive a 50% subsidy on cybersecurity measures through Mijn Cyberweerbare Zaak (MCZ), up to a maximum of €1,250. With ID Control and its partners, you can invest in eligible measures such as a password manager and MFA, as well as patch management, risk assessment, and […]
The Cybersecurity Act implements NIS2, but according to the author, it aligns too closely with existing sectoral structures instead of achieving true harmonisation. Especially now that digital threats, ransomware, and supply chain risks are increasing, collective European cyber resilience is essential. NIS2 should not be adapted to the Dutch status quo; instead, organisations and regulations […]
On July 7, the Senate will vote on the Cybersecurity Act (Cbw) and the Critical Entities Resilience Act (Wwke); if approved, both laws are expected to come into effect on August 15, 2026. The Cybersecurity Act (NIS2) expands legal obligations from approximately 1,000 to 8,000 organisations, with requirements for risk management, supply chain security, rapid […]
The initial results from the RDI self-assessment tool show that 58% of the organisations surveyed fall under the upcoming Cybersecurity Act (Cbw/NIS2). Within this group, 22% are classified as essential and 28% as important, which determines the level of supervision. The law entails three core obligations for both categories:🔹 Duty of care – implementing appropriate […]
Global data center capacity has grown explosively over the past 15 years, driven by AI, cloud computing, and hyperscalers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. The number of data centers rose by over 140%, while total computing power increased by approximately 900%. The United States dominates the market with around 25% of all data […]