# Dutch Suspects Linked to Odido Hack Affecting Six Million Customers Dutch police are investigating local hackers involved in Odido's data breach. - **Source:** [Security Affairs](https://brifing.si/source/e6c4f5ec-3e1b-4152-a932-056243bd56eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/12c2d6d2-93ca-45e0-9dee-a1d0173d30b1 ## The Odido Hack and Its Impact Odido, a leading Dutch telecom company, suffered a cyberattack in February 2026, resulting in the theft of personal data from over six million customers. The company confirmed that attackers accessed critical information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and bank account details. ## The Company's Response and Measures Odido quickly contained the attack and implemented additional security measures with the help of external cybersecurity experts. The company stated that passwords, call records, and billing details were not affected, but significant steps were taken to ensure customer safety. ## Police Investigation and Leads Dutch police found strong indications that the suspects involved in the attack are Dutch nationals. As part of the investigation, servers used by the hacker group were taken offline. Authorities are relying on public tips to identify the culprits. ## Details of the Phishing Attack The attack began with a phishing call to Odido's customer service. A Dutch-speaking individual posed as an IT employee, gaining access to the company's systems. This call marked the starting point of the data theft. ## The Growing Threat of Cybercrime Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service warned that serious cyberattacks like this are expected to become more frequent. They emphasized the importance of companies prioritizing digital security to prevent future incidents. ## Conclusion and Significance The Odido hack underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity. Proactive measures by companies to protect customer data are vital in preventing similar attacks in the future. ## Sources covering this story - https://securityaffairs.com/195235/cyber-crime/dutch-nationals-suspected-in-odido-hack-that-exposed-six-million-customers.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._