nuSep 7, 2026, 10:17

Police to release suspect's statement on Odido hack tonight

Dutch police are set to release an audio recording of a suspect who gained access to Odido's internal systems by impersonating an IT worker. Authorities have confirmed the voice is authentic and hope the recording will help the public identify the individual responsible for the breach and subsequent data leak.

The Dutch police are preparing to release an audio recording of a suspect involved in the data breach at telecom provider Odido. The incident occurred after a criminal posed as an IT employee during a phone call, tricking an Odido worker into granting them unauthorized access to internal systems by using technical jargon and appearing credible. Police spokesperson Thomas Aling noted that the suspect speaks fluent Dutch but possesses distinct vocal characteristics that could help acquaintances identify him. Experts have verified that the audio is genuine and not a result of AI-generated manipulation.

Following the breach, the perpetrators attempted to extort Odido by demanding a ransom payment. The company refused these demands, leading the hackers to leak the stolen customer information. Law enforcement officials maintain their long-standing advice against paying ransom to cybercriminals, emphasizing that such actions do not guarantee data recovery and only encourage further illegal activity. The public release of the recording is intended to assist in identifying the individual responsible for the security incident.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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