Dutch Hacker Sentenced for Port System Breaches and Drug Trafficking
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A 44-year-old Dutch national received a seven-year prison sentence for hacking the IT systems of ports in Rotterdam, Barendrecht, and Antwerp to facilitate drug trafficking. The hacker compromised port logistics systems via malware-laden USB sticks inserted by employees, enabling data exfiltration and remote access. Additionally, the individual attempted to resell malware and was involved in cocaine importation. The court upheld the conviction despite the defendant's appeal, which argued against the lawful interception of communications on the encrypted chat service Sky ECC.
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13.01.2026 01:06 1 articles · 23h ago
Dutch Hacker Sentenced for Port System Breaches and Drug Trafficking
A 44-year-old Dutch national received a seven-year prison sentence for hacking the IT systems of ports in Rotterdam, Barendrecht, and Antwerp to facilitate drug trafficking. The hacker compromised port logistics systems via malware-laden USB sticks inserted by employees, enabling data exfiltration and remote access. The court upheld the conviction despite the defendant's appeal, which argued against the lawful interception of communications on the encrypted chat service Sky ECC.
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- Hacker gets seven years for breaching Rotterdam and Antwerp ports — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 01:06
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The hacker was initially convicted in 2022 by the Amsterdam District Court and appealed due to unlawful interception of communications on Sky ECC.
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- Hacker gets seven years for breaching Rotterdam and Antwerp ports — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 01:06
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The court rejected the defendant's objections regarding the interception of Sky ECC messages, maintaining the original conviction.
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- Hacker gets seven years for breaching Rotterdam and Antwerp ports — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 01:06
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The hacker compromised port systems by inserting malware-laden USB sticks, likely through tricked or bribed employees.
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The breach allowed the hacker to plant a remote access tool, exfiltrate data, and intercept data during transmission.
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Between September 15, 2020, and April 24, 2021, the hacker attempted to resell malware and instructions on its use.
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The final sentence includes seven years in prison for computer hacking, drug trafficking, and attempted extortion.
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- Hacker gets seven years for breaching Rotterdam and Antwerp ports — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 01:06