Teen Tied to Russian Hackers in Dutch Cyber Espionage Probe
Dutch prosecutors suspect three teens of aiding a foreign power, with one allegedly linked to a Russian-affiliated hacker group.
In the Netherlands, three 17-year-olds are suspected of providing services to a foreign power, with one said to be in contact with an unnamed Russian-government affiliated hacker group.
According to a statement published by the Netherlands' National Public Prosecution Service on October 17, the suspect with links to the Russian hacking group instructed the other two to map Wi-Fi networks in The Hague on multiple occasions.
The collected information was shared by the suspect with the connection to the Russian group with the client for a fee, and could be used for digital espionage and cyber-attacks.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service said there were no indications as yet that pressure was exerted on the suspect who was in contact with the Russian government-affiliated hacker group.
Author's summary: Teens suspected of aiding Russian hackers.
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