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Amsterdam police receive more reports of cybercrime
The Amsterdam police have seen a significant increase in the number of reports of cybercrime in the past year. According to the police, the number of reports rose by 40% compared to 2022, reaching a total of 3,500 cases.
The most common types of cybercrime reported were phishing, online fraud, hacking and identity theft. The police attribute the rise in cybercrime to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has forced more people to work and shop online, creating more opportunities for cybercriminals.
The police urge citizens to be vigilant and protect themselves from cyberattacks by following some basic tips, such as:
Do not click on suspicious links or attachments in emails or messages.
Do not share personal or financial information with unknown or untrusted sources.
Use strong and unique passwords for different accounts and devices.
Update your software and antivirus regularly.
Report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the police or other authorities.
The police also encourage victims of cybercrime to come forward and file a report, as this can help them track down and prosecute the perpetrators, as well as prevent further harm to others.
One of the recent cases of cybercrime that the Amsterdam police are investigating is the hacking of the city's municipal website. The hackers managed to breach the security of the website and deface it with offensive messages and images. The hackers also claimed to have stolen sensitive data from the website, such as personal details of city employees and residents.
The police are working with the city's IT department to restore the website and secure it from further attacks. They are also trying to trace the origin and identity of the hackers, who are suspected to be part of a larger cybercrime network. The police have not yet confirmed whether any data was actually stolen or compromised by the hackers.
The hacking of the municipal website has caused outrage and concern among the city's officials and citizens. The mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, condemned the attack as a "cowardly and malicious act" that violated the privacy and security of the city. She also assured the public that the city is doing everything in its power to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Some experts and witnesses have shared their opinions and experiences on the hacking of the municipal website. Pieter van der Meer, a cybersecurity researcher at the University of Amsterdam, said that the attack was a "serious breach" that exposed the vulnerability of the city's online infrastructure. He also warned that such attacks could have more severe consequences in the future, such as disrupting essential services or endangering public safety.
Lisa de Jong, a resident of Amsterdam who tried to access the website during the attack, said that she was shocked and disgusted by what she saw. She said that she wanted to check some information on the website, but instead she was greeted by a "horrible display" of hateful messages and images. She said that she felt violated and unsafe by the attack, and that she hoped the police would catch the hackers soon. aa16f39245