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hetrhedens.nl

Ransomware attack by Blacksuit Β· Disclosed November 17, 2024 Β· πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands

hetrhedens.nl

Date Disclosed
Nov 17, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Blacksuit
165 total victims
Country
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
Industry
Education

Incident Analysis

hetrhedens.nl was targeted by Blacksuit ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 165 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 17, 2024, when hetrhedens.nl appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

hetrhedens.nl is based in Netherlands , operating in the Education sector. Netherlands ranks #23 globally for ransomware attacks, with 120 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Blacksuit typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 2, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was hetrhedens.nl attacked by ransomware?

Yes. hetrhedens.nl was listed as a victim of the Blacksuit ransomware group on November 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Netherlands and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked hetrhedens.nl?

hetrhedens.nl was attacked by Blacksuit ransomware. Blacksuit is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 165 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the hetrhedens.nl ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on hetrhedens.nl was disclosed on November 17, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the hetrhedens.nl ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from hetrhedens.nl has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Education organisation, hetrhedens.nl likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Blacksuit attacks?

To defend against Blacksuit and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.