Cyberattack on Nijhuis Bouw: Construction Company Held Hostage for Five Days, Tenant Data Compromised

Cyberattack on Nijhuis Bouw: Construction Company Held Hostage for Five Days, Tenant Data Compromised

Date Reported: 2025-02-05
Country: NLD | Netherlands
Victim: Nijhuis Bouw | Nijhuis Construction
Website: nijhuis.nl
Information :

  • In early February, Nijhuis Bouw, a construction company based in Rijssen, fell victim to a cyberattack.
  • The company was held hostage by cybercriminals for five days.
  • Nijhuis Bouw decided to pay a ransom to regain access to their systems.
  • Data of thousands of tenants from fifty housing organizations may have been compromised.
  • The exact extent of the data breach is still unknown.
  • The incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks in the construction industry.
  • Authorities are investigating the attack to understand its impact and prevent future incidents.
  • Companies are urged to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.

Article: https://www.tubantia.nl/rijssen-holten/gegevens-gegijzeld-rijssens-aannemersbedrijf-in-februari-getroffen-door-cyberaanval~ae8c9dd4/