The Dutch Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) has confirmed a data leak involving the personal information of its staff members. According to a spokesperson, the breach exposed employee email addresses, phone numbers, and security certificates following reports by investigative program Argos.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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