Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Empty shelves show the Netherlands is poorly prepared for a major cyber threat
A recent IT incident at Albert Heijn exposed the Netherlands' susceptibility to cyber threats, leading to calls for improved digital resilience and better contingency planning. Experts urge organizati...
IT issues at Albert Heijn cause extra pressure at Picnic, run by Ahold CEO’s brother: ‘No tension between us’
Online supermarket Picnic has seen a surge in orders due to a cyber incident affecting competitor Albert Heijn. Founder Michiel Muller, brother of the Ahold Delhaize CEO, confirmed that the company is...
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
Netflix cuts around 1,000 jobs, 6 percent of global workforce
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its global workforce, due to slowing company growth. The layoffs will mainly impact the technology, product, legal, and human resources departments...
Albert Heijn has not filed a report regarding cyber incident, Public Prosecution Service invites supermarket to do so
Albert Heijn has not yet filed a formal police report following a significant cyberattack, leaving the Public Prosecution Service unable to launch a criminal investigation. While the company works to ...
UWV halts 55 million euro IT project: 'Not enough confidence'
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has terminated its 55 million euro digital matching project after five years, citing a lack of confidence in the program's success. While the software provider ...
Callout: Are you affected by Albert Heijn not delivering groceries? We want to hear from you
Journalists are looking for individuals who have faced difficulties because Albert Heijn does not deliver groceries to their location. Affected people are encouraged to share their personal stories fo...
Liveblog: Cyber crisis at AH | Minimal disruption at Etos and Gall & Gall, Albert Heijn restarts distribution centers
Albert Heijn continues to face severe disruptions four days after a cybersecurity incident crippled its online services and logistics. While distribution centers are restarting operations, the company...
Tech reporter Jelmer Luimstra: Wild rumors circulate about potential Ahold hack
Albert Heijn has faced four days of operational disruptions due to a suspected cyberattack that has left store shelves across the Netherlands empty. While the company has not confirmed a hack, experts...
Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate
Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and ...
Albert Heijn resumes store deliveries today
Albert Heijn has resumed deliveries to its stores today. The supermarket chain is currently in the process of providing further updates regarding the situation.
ASML records 113,000 euros profit per employee and enters global top three
ASML has achieved record financial results with a quarterly profit of nearly 5 billion euros, driven by massive global demand for its chip manufacturing machines. The company has reached a 42 percent ...
MediaMarkt pulls crypto wallets from shelves over stolen currency
MediaMarkt has removed Ledger cryptocurrency wallets from its online platform after it was discovered that some devices were tampered with by a third-party seller to steal digital assets. While no rep...
ASML cannot keep up with high demand: order flow rises further after strong quarter
Chip equipment manufacturer ASML reported a strong quarter and continues to face high demand for its machines. The company intends to scale up its operations as client orders are projected to remain r...
Liveblog: Cyber crisis at AH | Many empty shelves in Albert Heijn stores, app and delivery service down
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is facing its fourth day of widespread disruptions following a major cybersecurity incident that has disabled its app, website, and delivery services. While physical sto...
OpenAI employee arrested for planting hidden listening device
An OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, has been arrested for allegedly planting a hidden eavesdropping device in the company's executive boardroom. While the suspect faces federal charges, OpenAI ma...
Albert Heijn warns of phishing risk after cyber incident, investigation ongoing
Albert Heijn is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has caused significant disruptions to its online services, delivery operations, and store supply chains. The supermarket chain has reassured...
Dating app Bumble to be acquired and delisted from stock exchange
Bumble is being acquired by Ithaca Holdings for 6.05 dollars per share, marking the dating app's exit from the stock market. The move follows a period of declining user engagement as the platform atte...
"A bit scary": customers find Albert Heijn computer incident unsettling
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn faced a major cybersecurity incident that disrupted fresh product deliveries and disabled digital price displays for several days. While store operations are recovering,...
Empty shelves, saunas in the coolers: our essential services are vulnerable to cyber incidents
The grocery sector is increasingly facing cybersecurity threats, leading to incidents such as empty store shelves and malfunctioning cooling equipment. Experts warn that these vulnerabilities in essen...
Ahold Delhaize sees no signs that personal data has been stolen
Ahold Delhaize is working to restore systems after a cyberattack caused widespread disruptions to its websites and distribution centers, though no evidence of data theft has been found. The Dutch gove...
Cabinet warns against panic over Albert Heijn outage, but: ‘This affects daily life’
The Dutch government is working to ensure food security after a major cybersecurity incident at Albert Heijn caused supply disruptions and empty store shelves. Officials have promised to develop new c...
Banks launch alternative to Apple and Google Wallet: My Check
Dutch banks ABN Amro, ASN, and Rabobank have launched My Check, a new digital identity wallet designed to reduce dependence on American tech companies. The app allows users to securely store and selec...
Albert Heijn shelves increasingly empty: 'Today I'll be facing and mopping'
Albert Heijn stores across the Netherlands are facing widespread inventory shortages and operational hurdles due to a major cybersecurity incident affecting central IT systems. Staff are struggling to...
IT crisis could hit Ahold Delhaize revenue, extent of damage still unclear
Ahold Delhaize is experiencing a multi-day IT disruption caused by a precautionary shutdown of systems following a cyber incident. This has halted online deliveries and caused supply chain issues in s...
Unrest among thousands of Albert Heijn temporary workers: sent home and uncertain about wages
A significant cybersecurity incident has disrupted operations at Albert Heijn, causing thousands of temporary workers to be sent home and creating uncertainty regarding their pay. The retailer's logis...
Houses on Funda unrecognizable due to AI photos: 'Didn't feel like viewing'
Dutch real estate agents are increasingly using AI-generated photos on Funda to showcase renovation possibilities, though some listings have faced criticism for misleadingly altering property features...
Ahold Delhaize loses 787 million euros in market value in one day due to IT crisis
Parent company Ahold Delhaize lost 787 million euros in market value in one day due to a major IT crisis impacting its retail chains. The technical disruption has caused logistics issues and empty she...
Ajax partners with Amsterdam-based auction platform for used pro-athlete jerseys
Ajax has partnered with the Amsterdam-based platform MatchWornShirt to auction official player-worn jerseys from its men's and women's teams. The multi-year deal will see proceeds support the club's a...
AH still suffering from cyber incident: groceries not delivered today, website remains down
Albert Heijn is facing widespread operational disruptions following a major cybersecurity incident that has left its website and delivery services offline. While physical stores remain open, customers...