thegentlemen reportedly targeted Instituut voor de Nederlandse, a Dutch language institute (ivdnt.org) supporting research and open-access digital resources. The ransomware claim is said to have affected #Netherlands
Incident Details
- Victim: Instituut voor de Nederlandse
- Sector: Public Sector
- Country: NL
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-05-15T10:53:25.989698+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-14T22:13:31+00:00
Information
- Advances the study and preservation of Dutch through cutting-edge research, digital tools, and open-access resources.
- Covers vocabulary, grammar, dialects, and terminology.
- Curates authoritative references like the Algemene Nederlandse Spraakkunst for scholars, educators, and language enthusiasts worldwide.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.