Hack discovered at (NL) Ministry of Finance; Unclear if data was accessed

Hack discovered at Ministry of Finance; Unclear if data was accessed | NL Times Skip to main content Image Ministry of Finance in The Hague - Credit: FaceMePLS / DepositPhotos - License: CC-BY Crime Politics Ministry of Finance cyber attack hack cybercrime » More tags « Less tags Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 08:30 Share this article: Hack discovered at Ministry of Finance; Unclear if data was accessed Last week, the Ministry of Finance discovered a hack in “systems for a number of primary processes” within the department, a spokesperson for the Ministry confirmed to RTL Nieuws . It is unknown if the hackers accessed or stole any data. The Ministry blocked access to the affected systems on Monday, meaning that some employees are now unable to log in. The spokesperson did not say which systems are involved. She did stress that the government can still spend and receive funds as usual. “Implementing organizations, such as the Tax Authority, have not been affected,” the Ministry said. According to the Ministry, its IT security detected the “unauthorized access” on Thursday. “Following the alert, an investigation was launched immediately, and access to these systems has been blocked as of [Monday].” It is not yet clear whether the hackers stole any data or had access to sensitive information, such as communications from Cabinet members. This is not the first time that cyber attackers have targeted the Dutch government. Last month, hackers stole employee data f rom the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI). And last year, a hack at the Public Prosecution Service (OM) left the judiciary disconnected from the internet for weeks . More like this Image Hackers leak another 1 milion lines of stolen Odido data Image Cyber attack on International Criminal Court in The Hague; Hackers stole sensitive docs Image Data of ministers, protected individuals found in massive Odido hack affecting millions Image Hackers threatening to leak 8 million people's stolen data if Odido won't pay ransom Follow us: Latest stories Government sticks to 478,000 Schiphol flight cap despite legal setback Dutch man fatally stabbed at Bali villa; Police seek two suspects The Hague to scrap €50 parking fee for city center, Scheveningen next month DNB expects more inflation, less growth from Iran war; "Wise" to wait on energy measures Voter fraud investigation launched in Gorinchem after multiple reports of irregularities Top stories Government sticks to 478,000 Schiphol flight cap despite legal setback Hack discovered at Ministry of Finance; Unclear if data was accessed Dutch woman abducted in Liege; Held hostage for €100,000 ransom Housing corporations built 21,500 homes last year; Highest number since at least 2012 Leiderdorp clinic with mass donors also used sperm from old donors, lied to inspectorate