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DDoS Attack Disrupts Dutch Government Services on DigiD Platform

DDoS Attack Disrupts Dutch Government Services on DigiD Platform

First seen 30 Oct 2026, 18:46 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 30, 2026 at 20:46 UTC
  • •A DDoS attack on DigiD disrupted access to Dutch government services for nearly 90 minutes.
  • •Logius reported over 4,500 complaints during the attack, significantly higher than normal.
  • •This incident is part of a trend of increasing DDoS attacks on DigiD throughout 2026.

On October 30, 2026, a DDoS attack targeted the DigiD login system, disrupting access to Dutch government services including the Tax Administration. The attack began at 1:22 p.m. and lasted until 2:49 p.m., causing approximately 4,500 complaints from users. Logius, the agency managing DigiD, confirmed that the attack resulted in intermittent login issues for users, particularly affecting tax-related services. Investigators are currently assessing whether any user data was compromised. This incident follows a series of daily DDoS attacks on DigiD throughout 2026, with increasing complexity and impact. Logius has reported the attack to the police and is working to enhance the system's resilience against future attacks. Users are advised to attempt logging in again later as services are being restored.

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2026-10-30
DDoS attack on DigiD begins
The attack started at 1:22 p.m. local time, causing widespread login issues for users.
Idtechwire
2026-10-30
DDoS attack resolved
The disruption was resolved by 2:49 p.m., but users continued to experience intermittent access issues.
Idtechwire
2026-10-30
Logius reports the attack to police
Logius confirmed the attack and initiated an investigation into its cause and potential data breaches.
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What services were affected by the DDoS attack?
The DDoS attack primarily disrupted access to the DigiD login system and services provided by the Dutch Tax Administration.
Is there any indication of data theft?
Investigators are currently examining whether any user data was stolen, but no confirmation has been made yet.
What should users do if they cannot log in?
Users are advised to try logging in again later as services are being restored progressively.